Atletico Madrid have been offered a major transfer boost in the race to sign the Borussia Dortmund striker Niclas Fullkrug.
The Rojiblancos have reported the German international as a candidate to fill the attacking void left by the summer departures of Alvaro Morata and Memphis Depay.
After being linked with the options in The leagueAtletico Madrid are not willing to pay an inflated price, and Fulkrug has appeared on their radar.
The Bundesliga side are said to be seeking a fee in the region of €30m for the 31-year-old with his contract running until 2026.
Fullkrug took his chance on the big stage after joining Dortmund last summer, with 15 goals in all competitions as they lost. Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League final.
Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl was asked about the potential for a sale and admitted that the club is over the strikers ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.
“Last year we had three strikers. Maybe something will happen in this position”, as quotes from AS Diary.
“It may not be optimal to start the season with four strikers, we are aware of that.”
Dortmund have also completed a deal for former Atletico Madrid target Serhou Guirassy to provide competition in their attack.
