Matteo Moretto Transfer Column: Atletico Madrid center back targets, Manchester City open to loan sale

Matteo Moretto gives Football España exclusive information on the latest business dominating the newspapers in Spain, as revealed in Daily Briefing by Fabrizio Romano.

I have no information about Barcelona potentially bringing in an assistant to Hansi Flick because of the language barrier. The only thing that is known is that Flick will bring two assistants and that the official announcement is expected early this week. I am told that Ivan Rakitic is also impossible as an option because he has just moved to Saudi Arabia. Then another suggestion was Domenec Torrent, but I was told that he wants to fulfill his contract at Club Atletico de San Luis.

There is nothing new to date regarding Feyenoord's Mats Wieffer, who Atletico requested in January. Wieffer, Matt O'Riley and Mikel Merino are all players who are on the list of the Metropolitan, but none of the three are more advanced than the other as it stands.

The club's plan is to rejuvenate the squad, so I don't think they will go for players with too much experience. We will see if Atletico Madrid also find a solution for Saul Niguez. The 29-year-old is leaving the club after 16 years (two on loan at Rayo Vallecano and Chelsea) because I'm told he's at the end of a cycle, regardless of what happens with his transfer . plans.

Those working on Yan Couto's situation tell me that anything is possible. The Brazilian defender has had a brilliant season in Girona, playing in the national team, and reaching 10 assists. He's been there for the last two seasons, and it's been a massive success. As of today, it is not likely that Cout will return to Manchester City, rather it is more likely that he will stay in Girona or be sold.