Atletico Madrid news: Although the transfer window is now closed, Diego Simeone is still looking for a striker to sign in the January window.
Atletico Madrid’s final third still looks weak and the club is inconsistent in front of goal.
Simeone had options like Raúl de Tomás but the quota left the Madrid club out of the race to get his signing. Tomás has joined Rayo Vallecano after a questionable and forced transfer.
Atletico Madrid continue to study the possibility of incorporating a new striker into their ranks to expand the alternative options in the last third.
Atlético de Madrid transfer news: Why does Atlético need a striker?
There is no doubt about the undisputed role of Álvaro Morata in the number nine position. But his record signing Joao Félix is more of a center forward than a striker.
Griezmann’s contract clause has limited his playing time, even if he likes to play. Matheus Cunha is still a young player who needs more time to develop and become a regular. For some reason, Ángel Correa is presenting less than last season.
Real Madrid’s solution
But arch-rivals Real Madrid have the likely solution to Atlético’s hunt for a striker. Real are looking to get rid of all the fringe players who rarely show up at the club. Mariano Díaz is one of them.
Los Blancos have already fired Luca Jovic from their squad in a free transfer to Fiorentina. Borja Mayoral is another name, who has been sold to Getafe by Madrid. Simeone is in the market looking for a cheaper option in the forward position.
Mariano Díaz fits perfectly. He will also adapt to Simeone’s style. Carlo Ancelotti has no plans with Mariano and Madrid have had him signed for a long time.
The agent of the Hispanic-Dominican attacker, David Aranda, did not receive any adequate offer for his client in the summer window. But he held talks with the Turkish giant Fenerbache.
Although Aranda denied “talking to anyone”, rumors suggested that he was being offered a €5m a year contract. There was also interest from Celta de Vigo, but nothing came of it.
Atletico Madrid Transfer News: Mariano Díaz’s difficult run in Madrid
Real Madrid will prefer to cash in on Mariano, as his contract expires next summer. Atlético previously benefited from the Madrid Castilla player such as Saúl, Marcos Llorente and Álvaro Morata. The club is hopeful that this transfer will not be lost either.
Mariano Díaz was a panic buy from Real Madrid after the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo. At that time they gave him the number 7 kit but he did not even come close to the former Madrid great. After arriving in 2018 from Lyon, he appeared in only 42 games and scored 6 goals. This is the best time for her to leave his dream club behind.
