Getafe -midfielder Chisantus Uche was one of the stories of the season in Spain this year, with his unlikely rise that the headlines achieved. However, the Nigerian midfielder seems to continue that turnout this summer, with a large money movement on the horizon.
Last summer for € 500k from the third row of Ceuta, the 22-year-old started a bang at Getafe and scored on the opening day of the season against Athletic Club in San Mames. Uche, who was previously a midfielder, was used as an improvised attacker and later behind the rush, but became a fixture for Jose Bordalas.
It is no surprise that he has attracted the attention of other clubs, and it was reported earlier in the season that Chelsea explored him. That interest seems to have died, but there are still a large number of Premier League clubs that look at him as an option for the summer. Sources have exclusively revealed football España that recent matches scouts from Brentford, Bournemouth, Newcastle United and Aston Villa have seen, are all present to see him personally.
Uche has a release clause of € 25 million in his contract, and that will be the starting point of every negotiation of Getafe. Atletico Madrid is one of the other parties that are interested in Uche, and feel that his strength and technical skills would make him perfect for the midfield of Diego Simeone.
The Nigerian talent, who earned his first international call-up this week, asked Getafe to facilitate a move this summer, but in the case of Atletico they are reluctant to go above € 15 million for Uche, somehow separate from the asking price of Los Azulones.
Atletico Madrid is strongly connected to Johnny Cardoso from Real Betis, for whom they are willing to pay € 25 million. He seems to be their first choice for the role, which suggests that Atletico sees him in a different position. Conor Gallagher arrived in a deal of € 41 million last summer, but with Los Rojiblancos who wants to bring money this summer, it would not be a surprise if Atletico listens to offers for him.