Atletico Madrid are closing in on one of the signings of the winter transfer window. On Tuesday, it was reported that they had agreed a deal with Royal Antwerp to sign Arthur Vermeeren, one of the brightest prospects in Europe, and a signing that head coach Diego Simeone has been crying out for since last summer.
Atleti are now putting their full focus into securing Vermeeren’s signature. Antwerp are resigned to him leaving, and as such, he has been omitted from their squad for Wednesday evening’s Croky Cup clash with Oud-Heverlee Leuven. The Belgian champions have taken the decision to avoid any risks with his fitness ahead of a possible move to the Spanish capital.
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