Atletico Madrid are, like many of the top clubs in Europe, keen to recruit a midfielder who can effectively screen the defence and bring the ball out in a secure fashion too. It’s a job Koke Resurreccion has been undertaking over the last few seasons, but his age and the fact he is not a natural destructive presence could make it a smart move.
In addition, their poor defensive record means they are desperately looking for answers, and a more defensive midfielder certainly makes sense. According to Marca, one of the names that the transfer department, led by Sporting Director Andrea Berta and Carlos Bucero, most like is Atalanta‘s Ederson dos Santos.
The Brazilian was linked to Barcelona several months ago, and is of interest to Tottenham Hotspur this summer too. The Madrid-based daily say that any negotiation is likely to be drawn out due to the high valuation of the 24-year-old.
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