There is still a lot of season ahead, but Atlético de Madrid is beginning to focus many of its efforts on a decisive summer transfer market. The leap in quality that the colchonero squad has made compared to last season is undeniable, being a much more competitive team. The downside is that there were no reinforcements in the winter market, despite two very notable shortcomings for Simeone.
Even so, the colchoneros have only lost one of the last 22 matches played, winning 19 times and conceding only two draws. This good dynamic makes it very clear that they will be one of the clear contenders to fight for all the titles, something they have been able to demonstrate so far. Additionally, there are already movements for the next season, with an important name that is liked at the Metropolitano.
Simeone's Show of Authority
Although the Club World Cup may disrupt Atlético de Madrid's planning, there will be two summer periods to make different signings. If there is one name that has been liked by the colchonero team for some time, it is Gyökeres, a Swedish forward who will change teams in the summer. Last year, several media outlets in Portugalreported an interest from the rojiblancos in the player, although his price was too high.
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Now, Sporting de Portugal has experienced a significant decline since the departure of their former coach, Rubén Amorim, who is having some problems at Manchester United. According to different reports, there would be an agreement between the club and the forward to let him leave for about 75 million euros. This is an affordable figure, considering he is one of the great scorers in Europe with 34 goals in 34 matches played.
Competition in Europe
There are quite a few clubs that have been linked with Gyökeres in recent months, although none have been able to make an offer in the winter market. Barça was one of them, although it seems their priority forward would be Alexander Isak, who is standing out with the Newcastle jersey. Jonathan David is also liked, a Canadian international whose contract ends on June 30 and doesn't seem likely to renew with Lille.
Precisely, Manchester United is another team that has been strongly rumored, although they have other names on their agenda to strengthen the offensive area. Matheus Cunha or Mateo Retegui are some of them, and they would be two much cheaper transfers than the Swedish international. Therefore, Simeone will have the opportunity to be in the race for the player, although it will not be easy, considering he is a highly sought-after piece.