Atletico Madrid know Antoine Griezmann could leave the club next summer if he decides 2025 is the time he wants to move to MLS. If that happens, a replacement would be necessary for the talismanic striker, as it would only leave Julian Alvarez, Alexander Sorloth and Angel Correa as striker options for Diego Simeone.
It seems that the sports department of the Athletes has already considered objectives, and Caught Offside they reported that USMNT star Ricardo Pepi is a player who has been rumored in recent weeks.
However, Atleti will face significant competition if they were to go for Pepi next summer, as the report claims that Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are also interested in the 21-year-old's services, who scored six goals. PSV Eindhoven so far this season.
It is believed that 25 million euros is Pepi's asking price, and this would be a relatively affordable fee for Atletico Madrid to pay – although a deal depends on how much money is available for new signings.
