Atletico Madrid wants to complete their attack with another signature, and the player to arrive can be a familiar face.
It has already been a busy summer for Atleti, with Alex Baena, Matteo Ruggeri, Thiago Almada and Johnny Cardoso have been signed. But club bosses are not ready yet, and at least a few more players can arrive before the transfer window closes at the beginning of September.
A new central defender is needed, but there is also a desire that another winger arrives. Atleti has moved to breathola lookman, but he looks like a move to Inter, after he has agreed personal conditions with the Nerazzurri. That is why alternative goals will be needed and one of them is at Manchester United.
According to the i -paper, Atleti are interested in signing Antony, who will almost certainly leave the man United before the end of the summer. The 25-year-old, who registered nine goals and five assists during his loan period at Real Betis during the second half of last season, is reportedly available for £ 30 million.
Betis wants to sign Antony again, but they cannot currently afford the asking price of Man United. On the other hand, Athleti would be able, especially if they succeed in a transfer for Samuel Lino, who is a strong candidate to leave the Riyadhair Metropolitano.
In terms of right wing options in the Diego Simeone team, Athleti only have Giuliano Simeone and Marcos Llorente (who prefer a right back), so it makes sense to consider signing someone. And in terms of goals, Antony can be the best, especially if he can keep track of the shape he showed at Betis.
It is still to consider whether Atleti signs Antony, but for now no concrete efforts have been made to conclude a deal with Man United.