América reportedly eye Atlas Jeremy Márquez as top summer transfer target

Despite a season marred by injuries, inconsistency, and a disappointing CONCACAF Champions Cup exit, Club América remain in the hunt for a historic fourth straight Liga MX title. But with a thinner squad than in previous championship runs, the club is already looking ahead - and one name is rising to the top of their summer wishlist.

According to a report from W Radio, América has identified Atlas midfielder Jeremy Márquez as a key transfer target. The 24-year-old has impressed with his energy, creativity, and versatility - attributes that align well with manager André Jardine’s high-tempo style. With injuries to Jonathan dos Santos and Alan Cervantes, and the midseason departure of Richard Sánchez, Las Águilas have leaned heavily on Álvaro Fidalgo and Erick Sánchez in the middle. The lack of depth has become increasingly apparent.

That’s where Márquez could fit in.

Already on the radar of the Mexico national team, Márquez offers a dynamic skill set that América believes could reinvigorate its midfield and help sustain their title push. Club officials view him as a potential long-term solution, not just for depth, but as a key piece to extend their dominance at the top of Mexican football.

Although Márquez has not yet renewed his contract with Atlas, negotiations are expected to begin soon to avoid losing him on a free transfer. Still, sources close to the situation suggest América is willing to pay a substantial fee to bring him to Coapa.

No formal offer has been submitted, and talks between the clubs have yet to begin, but interest from América is serious. Atlas, undergoing a significant rebuild under new head coach Gonzalo Pineda, is reportedly open to a shake-up—and that could open the door for a swap deal involving current América players.

Two names have surfaced as potential bargaining chips: winger Javairô Dilrosun, whose time at América appears to be winding down, and Chilean center-back Igor Lichnovsky, currently recovering from a ligament injury. Both players are said to be of interest to Atlas. Lichnovsky, in particular, could slot into a back-three system alongside Martín Nervo and Matheus Doria.

A player-plus-cash deal involving Márquez, Dilrosun, and/or Lichnovsky is not off the table, and sources indicate it could be a win-win solution as both clubs look to reshape their rosters for the 2025 Apertura.

Oswaldo Sánchez, Pável Pardo, Hugo Castillo, Enrique Esqueda, Juan Carlos Medina, Edgar Castillo, Matías Vuoso, Juan Carlos Valenzuela, Rodrigo Valenzuela, Miguel Zepeda, Alberto Macías, Hugo Enrique Kiese, Efraín "El Cuchillo" Herrera, Emanuel Aguilera, and Julián Quiñones are among the players who have worn both the Atlas and Club América jerseys.

América is training Monday through Friday this week at their Coapa facilities as they prepare for the Liga MX quarterfinal matchup against Pachuca, scheduled for June 7 and 8.

The extended break is proving beneficial for Jardine’s squad, giving injured players time to recover and potentially return to full fitness ahead of the crucial two-legged series.