Atletico Madrid are poised for a busy summer transfer window as Diego Simeone seeks reinforcements on multiple fronts to challenge for silverware next season.
Spanish outlet Marca reports that Atletico are currently focused on signing Celta Vigo left-back Javi Galan.
The deal could cost around €12 million, and the possibility of sending Manu Sanchez to Celta as a makeweight is also being considered.
Midfield will also be an area to be strengthened if Saul Niguez and Geoffrey Kondogbia leave this summer.
Saul has been heavily linked with a move to Saudi clubs Al Nassr and Al-Ittihad, with Los Rojiblancos open to selling him to mitigate their financial troubles.
Kondogbia has no future at the Wanda Metropolitano, with his former club AS Monaco showing interest in him.
Paris Saint-Germain’s Marco Verratti and Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessie have emerged as surprise targets for Atletico.
Verratti has been with the French capital giants for a decade, and his exit rumours have ramped up in recent times.
The Italian’s contract runs until 2026, and it will take a considerable fee to prise him away from the Ligue 1 giants, which makes him a difficult target for Atletico given their economic woes.
Luis Enrique, who is set to become PSG’s new manager, reportedly sees Verratti as integral to his project.
Kessie’s future at Barcelona looks bleak with the imminent arrival of Ilkay Gundogan.
Atletico could provide him with an escape route, but they will have to fend off Inter Milan, who are keeping tabs on the former AC Milan midfielder.
Atletico are also reportedly in talks with Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat over a summer move.
