Atletico Madrid's defensive transfer plans revealed: priority defender and three exits
Atletico Madrid are apparently intent on strengthening their defense in the summer transfer window, but it is unlikely to be a move that involves huge spending. How many additions, will be a trimming of his team.
The Colchoneros reached one agreement with Barcelona defender Marcos Alonso for the veteran full-back to join in the summer, although the deal is not yet sealed. Like Cesar Azpilicueta, his former Chelsea teammate, Alonso is considered a useful opportunity in the transfer market, and a chance to add experience.
Central defender of Valencia Christian Mosquera is considered the priority, as Chain SER, and his main goal is to improve his defense. At just 19 and enjoying a breakout season at Mestalla, he is considered a long-term option to start at the back.
Going in the other direction, veteran Stefan Savic could be out in the summer, and Mario Hermoso looks unlikely to sign a new deal, with interest from Serie A, Saudi Arabia and England reaching his door Meanwhile Caglar Soyuncu could be sold to Fenerbahce in the summer, with all three parties interested in the deal, if the Turkish side can reach the right price.
Los Rojiblancos should bank on Valencia being willing to negotiate a reasonable price for Mosquera. His contract was recently extended with a release clause of 70-80 million euros, but Valencia have a habit of negotiating exits for their best players in the summer, and it could depend on whether Mosquera attracts interest or better offers from other teams.
