Atlético Madrid need a new striker. After João Félix’s forthcoming loan to Chelsea and the departure of Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton Wanderers), the Rojiblancos’ attack with Álvaro Morata, Antoine Griezmann and Ángel Correa would not be sufficient – even if they didn’t have a triple burden after the bitter Champions League exit has more.
As the ‘Mundo Deportivo’ reports, the Colchoneros want to get a short-term replacement for the departing Félix on board in the winter and then look for a long-term solution in the summer. According to the report, a loan until the end of the season is the desired model. The transfer should therefore be inexpensive and risk-free.
Depay coming?
The Spanish radio station ‘Cadena Ser’ supports this thesis and reports that Atlético are interested in Memphis Depay. The Dutchman, who has been outside FC Barcelona for months, would like to be loaned to the capital for six months.
In the past, the Rojiblancos have used such an approach more often, such as after Diego Costa’s departure in 2021. At that time, Moussa Dembélé arrived on loan from Olympique Lyon. Candidates for the permanent successor on the nine are Borja Iglesias from Betis Sevilla and Marcus Thuram from Gladbach.
