There are only a few weeks left until the transfer window comes to an end and Atlético Madrid still have some pending accounts. Simeone's main priority is to be able to sign a left-footed defender before September. The red-and-white team has still not been able to secure a reliable replacement for Mario Hermoso, who left as a free agent.
On the other hand, it is not being an easy task for the sporting management to reach an agreement with Feyenoord for David Hancko . The Slovak international has been the great desire of Atlético de Madrid for over a month, but without luck. In addition, some alternatives that had been handled, such as Aymeric Laporte , have other clubs after his transfer.
Aymeric Laporte wants to return to Europe
So far, there is a lot of enthusiasm among Atlético fans regarding the transfer market that the team is carrying out. From the offices of the Metropolitano, they have been able to secure the departure of those players who had not been up to par. At the same time, they have managed to close three signings that are more than necessary to have a squad that can fight for all the titles.
However, there is still a very important gap to fill, as Mario Hermoso still does not have a replacement. The Spanish defender did not renew his contract with Atlético de Madrid and forced the sporting management to sign another centre-back. One of the names that has been on the table for some time is Aymeric Laporte , current Euro Cup winner with the Spanish national team.
The defender left Manchester City for Arab football where he has a salary that is more than high compared to Europe . However, after a good performance with Spain , he would be willing to return to European football to compete at the highest level. Atlético de Madrid have been monitoring Aymeric Laporte for some time, who is also a target for other clubs.
Athletic Club Bilbao is hoping to sign the player who was theirs a few years ago. The Spanish international would also be keen to join the Basque team next season. Meanwhile, the Madrid club is still working to try to reach an agreement with Feyenoord for David Hancko .
Ultimatum for the left-footed centre-back
For over a month now, Simeone 's favourite to reinforce the defence has been Slovakia international David Hancko, who left a very good impression during the European Championship and Feyenoord want to take advantage of that. The first offers from Atlético de Madrid were rejected while the player returned to training and played in friendlies.
On numerous occasions, David Hancko himself has opened the door to landing in Spain this summer. Atlético de Madrid they are not going to wait much longer and they trust that the Netherlands will accept their latest offer, which would exceed 30 million euros. Otherwise, the red-and-white team would have no other choice but to activate one of their alternatives for the back line.