Despite being only halfway through the season, Atlético de Madrid is already preparing for the upcoming transfer market. The rojiblanco club plans to make a significant investment in the summer to consolidate the team among the best in Europe. The signings made for this year are performing well, but Simeone still needs an important piece. The Argentine coach seems not to have found that undisputed starting center forward in Alexander Sorloth, despite his good performance. This is why the rojiblanco club is linked to what will be one of the most significant signings of the upcoming market, Viktor Gyökeres. According to the newspaper Récord, the colchoneros are one of the offers for the Sporting de Portugal forward. A Forward of Interest to Atlético de Madrid Atlético de Madrid, always alert to market opportunities, has Gyökeres on its radar to strengthen its attack. The team led by Diego Pablo Simeone sees the Swede as an ideal fit for their play style: physically strong, capable of linking up with teammates, and possessing a great goal-scoring instinct. However, the player's high valuation and competition from other European clubs could complicate negotiations. Gyökeres, 25 years old, has been crucial for Sporting this season, showing his ability to make a difference in the Primeira Liga. Despite Manchester United's interest in the winter market, the forward decided to honor his verbal agreement with the Portuguese club and stay until the summer. According to Record, the Lisbon club has set a price between 70 and 75 million euros (approximately 76 to 81 million dollars) to facilitate his departure in June. The Competition Atlético Faces Bayern Munich is one of the main contenders for Gyökeres. According to Record, the Bavarian club wants to form an offensive duo with Harry Kane, which would make them even more dangerous for the next season. Although they have already initiated contacts with Sporting and the player's entourage, they haven't yet reached a definitive agreement. Meanwhile, FC Barcelona has also shown interest in the striker. The culé sporting director, Deco, maintains an excellent relationship with Sporting, which could facilitate negotiations. Additionally, Barça might attempt to include 50% of a future sale of Trincão in the deal to reduce the operation's cost.