Atletico Madrid might have to signal a striker this summer time – , and now they’ve turned their consideration to Chelsea, who needs to be very busy within the switch market as soon as once more.
On the finish of the season, Antoine Griezmann might find yourself leaving Atleti for the second time in his profession – this time, it will be for good. Los Angeles FC are very eager to fulfil his dream of enjoying within the MLS, and within the coming months, , or see out the rest of his contract with Los Colchoneros.
If Griezmann goes, a brand new striker can be wanted to supply competitors to Julian Alvarez, Alexander Sorloth and Angel Correa. As soon as choice that seems to be excessive on the listing for Atleti is Nicolas Jackson, with stories in England (through ) stating that the Chelsea star is “rising as a prime goal”.
Jackson joined Chelsea from Villarreal in the summertime of 2023 for a payment within the area of €35m. The 23-year-old has proven loads of promise throughout his time within the Premier League, though his ending potential has induced plenty of frustration for supporters, and membership officers might really feel the identical manner in the event that they resolve to maneuver him on.
Atletico Madrid are anticipated to make a number of signings in the summertime, though their precedence is so as to add reinforcements in defence to the anticipated departures of Axel Witsel, Cesar Azpilicueta and Reinildo Mandava. They’ve additionally been linked with a big-money transfer for Villarreal playmaker Alex Baena, so the funds might not be there to make a correct try for Jackson, who’s more likely to be valued comparatively extremely by Chelsea.