Atletico Madrid spent a lot of money last summer, investing €185 million in players like Julian Alvarez, Alexander Sorloth and Conor Gallagher. It seems unlikely they will do much more in the near future, but if they do make any move in the January transfer window, there will be an exit first.
According to Diario AS, their activity in January depends on Thomas Lemar. The French midfielder is now back from injury following a muscle injury after playing 28 minutes in October. However, he is not a key player for Los Colchoneros.
With two years left on his contract, Atletico are keen to get the 29-year-old back into competitive form and will be looking for a transfer. If they do secure one, director of football Carlos Bucero will try to get a midfielder through the door and the hunt will already be on.
Previous reports have suggested that Diego Simeone is interested in Porto midfielder Alan Varela. Los Rojiblancos have also been eyeing the likes of Javi Guerra, while Luis Milla, Jerdy Schouten, Samu Costa and Morten Hjulmand have been mentioned as targets for outgoing sporting director Andrea Berta.
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