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Financial fair play rules appear to have scuppered any potential deal involving Leicester City defender Caglar Soyuncu and a move to Atletico Madrid. Fabrizio Romano has reported that the defender: “Will not join Atlético Madrid today. No way to anticipate the deal due to Financial Fair Play salary limits.” He also explained that the defender […] READ MORE
Arsenal may consider Portuguese international Joao Felix to be too expensive at the moment, according to Fabrizio Romano. Atletico Madrid spent £113 million in the summer of 2019 to sign Felix and are looking to recoup as much as possible in any deal for the winger. With Arsenal also in talks with Shakhtar Donetsk for […] READ MORE
Diego Simeone has said he cannot see Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo ever representing Atletico Madrid, describing the 37-year-old as an “absolute benchmark” for Atleti’s city rivals Real Madrid. The Atletico Madrid manager has faced repeated questioning over the possibility of Ronaldo making a shock return to Spanish football, and the Manchester United forward’s future is […] READ MORE
Joao Felix was the subject of interest from Manchester United over the summer transfer window, with the Red Devils having made an approach to sign the Atletico Madrid star. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Old Trafford club enquired as to the Portugal international’s availability, but Atletico Madrid consider the player to be untouchable […] READ MORE
Newly-promoted Nottingham Forest are on the verge of completing a deal to sign Atletico Madrid left-back Renan Lodi on a loan deal with an option to buy, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Brazil international could leave the Spanish capital should Sergio Reguilon arrive from Tottenham Hotspur as his replacement. Nottingham Forest Complete Deal for Renan […] READ MORE
Atletico Madrid have completed the signing of Belgian midfielder Axel Witsel on a free transfer, confirms Fabrizio Romano. Diego Simeone’s side are eager to strengthen their midfield line and have identified the experienced 33-year-old as a good fit for the squad. Atletico Madrid Sign Axel Witsel Axel Witsel Roped in as Hector Herrera’s Replacement Atletico […] READ MORE
News recently emerged about a potential swap deal with Lautaro Martinez and Rodrigo De Paul between Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid. The two Argentinian superstars could swap teams with De Paul returning to Serie A and Martinez finally heading to La Liga, but not to Barcelona. Lautaro Martinez and Rodrigo De Paul Could Benefit Both […] READ MORE
Manchester City have seemingly suffered a huge injury blow after full-back Kyle Walker was forced off with an ankle injury during the Champions League clash at Atletico Madrid. Depending on how serious the injury is, he could miss Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final against Liverpool and Premier League clashes with Brighton and Watford. Kyle Walker can […] READ MORE
Both Atletico Madrid and Manchester United are showing interest in Uruguayan forward Darwin Nunez, as Jonathan Shrager reports. The Benfica striker has scored 25 goals in 30 games across all competitions so far this season. Benfica’s Darwin Nunez Attracting Interest From Atletico Madrid and Manchester United Darwin Nunez: A Rising Star Darwin Nunez is a […] READ MORE
The new signings have begun at Newcastle United with the announcement that they have signed Kieran Trippier from La Liga side Atletico Madrid. Trippier had been rumoured to be one of the top priorities for manager Eddie Howe as he looks to add to his squad in the January transfer window and steer the relegation threatened club […] READ MORE
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