Atlético de Madrid are not slowing down in this transfer market, especially knowing that there are only two weeks left before it closes for good. The Colchoneros have already signed several renowned players and let go of a few others, but they have not yet said the last word in the transfer window. While waiting to be able to close some more deals before the end of the window, Simeone is closely following the proposed moves.
One of the positions that needs reinforcements at the moment is the midfield line, which suffered important losses at the beginning of the summer, such as that of Saúl Ñíguez. The Elche native left for Sevilla, leaving a gap in the Atlético midfield that Atlético needs to close as soon as possible. With the sole objective of signing competitive midfielders, Atlético de Madrid is interested in two veteran midfielders.
Atlético's options to strengthen its midfield
Speak out for weeks as possible additions to Atlético's midfield, Sofyan Amrabat and N'golo Kanté are well positioned to wear the red and white. Both players have great experience and are hardened in countless battles, something that Simeone, who is in favour of moves, loves. With Amrabat being an old dream of the Argentine, Kanté has suddenly burst onto the Atlético market and has been strongly linked for some time.
The French international would bring a further boost to a midfield that is sometimes lacking in rhythm and needs a number 5. The Moroccan, for his part, would add a more physical touch to Atlético's midfield, something that Simeone also values and would seek to exploit in his systems. With the signing of Conor Gallagher as the top priority, Kanté and Amrabat are still waiting for news about Atlético.
Gallagher is the chosen one
The long-awaited signing of the Englishman has been stalled for a few days due to contractual problems with Samu Omorodion upon his arrival in London. Chelsea changed the terms of the Spaniard's contract at the last minute and everything collapsed, although the operation for Gallagher went ahead. With another domino in the balance, the Englishman wants to return to Madrid and be announced by the club that really wants him and that has bet heavily on him.
Very close to finally closing
The fact that the deal should not be truncated under any circumstances is something that both Chelsea and Atlético de Madrid knew first-hand. Both clubs got back to work after Samu Omorodion refused to join Stanford Bridge and have been negotiating for Joao Félix ever since. With the "yes" from the Portuguese and from both clubs, all that remains is to specify the definitive variables of the deal so that everything can be resolved once and for all.