According to what has been learned, Atlético de Madrid's sports management wants to follow the path of last summer. At the end of this season, they plan to make a significant investment to continue growing as an entity and as a team. This is why Simeone's team is linked with those great players who might be looking for a new team during the next transfer market.
One of the big names in Europe today is Viktor Gyökeres, the Swedish forward from Sporting de Portugal. He finished the year 2024 as the top scorer and wants to maintain the same pace in 2025 as he did last year. It seems very clear that he will move to a major European club next summer, and Atlético de Madrid is one of the teams being mentioned.
Manchester United Could Drop out of the Race
Manchester United is going through one of the worst moments in the history of the mighty English club. The team coached by Rubén Amorim is thirteenth in the Premier League, 12 points away from the European spots. This is why the sports management is looking for reinforcements for the next season.
One of the clubs that showed the most interest in Viktor Gyökeres is Manchester United, but they may have changed their target. According to Daily Mail, the English team has a former Atlético de Madrid player on their agenda. This is the Portuguese forward, Matheus Cunha, who has 10 goals and four assists in the Premier League this season.
Clear Path for Atlético De Madrid
If Manchester United focuses on securing Cunha, whose deal will not be cheap, it would make things easier for Atlético de Madrid. The rojiblancos would get rid of a formidable competitor, both economically and historically. Even so, the bidding will still be very challenging for the rojiblanco club.
Arsenal, Barcelona, and other major teams have shown interest in the Swedish forward. Simeone needs a reliable striker, and Viktor Gyökeres could be a great solution. However, his high price and great reputation in Europe make him an extremely difficult signing.