Atletico Madrid are hoping to be comparatively busy within the ultimate days of the winter switch window, with a brand new midfielder needed for Diego Simeone’s squad. Nonetheless, there is also a departure or two in the identical place, with Thomas Lemar and Rodrigo De Paul having been speculated upon in current days.
Lemar is out of favour at Atleti, and the membership is hoping to get his wages off the books. De Paul’s state of affairs is totally different as he’s thought of to be an important participant, however he has just lately attracted Premier League curiosity.
Earlier this week, it was reported that Atleti had knocked again a suggestion from West Ham United, believed to be within the area of €25m. Los Colchoneros don’t have any plans to half methods, and the Argentine midfielder can be not fascinated about leaving, as he advised the media in a press convention on Tuesday (by way of MD).
“I all the time take into consideration short-term targets. It could be a mistake to suppose past tomorrow’s sport. We need to compete in all competitions. The vitality and my head is about on tomorrow. I believe I’ve all the time felt they usually have made me really feel an necessary a part of the staff. Within the teams, everybody has a job they usually attempt to fulfil it. I’ve by no means settled in my profession and I’m not going to. I really feel comfy and comfortable. When the work and the individuals worth you it feels satisfying, however crucial factor is how Atleti is doing – and we’re doing very properly.”
De Paul is barely below contract at Atletico Madrid till the tip of subsequent season, so it will be no shock to see negotiations opened between the 2 events within the coming months, provided that Los Colchoneros won’t need to lose one among their key midfielders for a lowered worth in the summertime.