Atletico Madrid , Real Madrid and Barcelona are preparing for an intense competition in the upcoming transfer market. The big three La Liga clubs have set their sights on Martin Baturina, Dinamo Zagreb's promising Croatian midfield player. Considered by many to be the “natural heir” to Luka Modric, Baturina is one of Europe's most desired gems.
Atletico Madrid's Renewed Interest in Martin Baturina
Atlético Madrid had already considered bringing in Baturina last summer, but has now intensified its interest. The Atlético Madrid's management, who has had him on its watch list for months, sees in the young Croatian talent that can bring balance to the midfield. At just 20 years old, Baturina has shown maturity and technical ability that have caught the attention of major European teams. His projection as an organizing midfielder has made Atlético to reopen the idea of bidding for him.
At the Metropolitano they are aware that time is of the essence for this operation. With competition from teams such as Madrid and Barcelona, Gil Marín and the sporting management know that they must act quickly in order not to miss the opportunity.
Real Madrid and Barcelona: the battle for Modric's replacement
For its part, Real Madrid have seen in Baturina a possible successor to Luka Modric, their compatriot and one of the best midfielders of the last decade. Although Modric continues to bring experience to Ancelotti's team, his time at the club is close to coming to an end, and Baturina could be the perfect replacement at Bernabéu. The white club has already contacted Dinamo Zagreb to find out about his situation and there's speculation about an initial offer of 20 million euros. However, Dinamo seems willing to wait for a higher bid, closer to the 30 million euros they hope to receive for their star.
At Barcelona, Joan Laporta and his sporting director, Deco, are also considering Baturina as a strategic transfer. Barça see him as a midfielder with vision and precision in passing, characteristics that would fit their style of play. Although the Catalan club's financial situation is complex, they are willing to study an operation that could secure the transfer of Baturina and get ahead of both Atlético and Real Madrid.