Atletico Madrid have completed the sensational €35 million (£30m/$40m) signing of South Korean international star Kang-in Lee from Paris Saint-Germain. The two-time Champions League winner arrives in the Spanish capital on a five-year deal and inherits the club's iconic number seven shirt.
The transfer soap opera involving Julian Alvarez, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid has entered a decisive phase as the Catalan giants wait for the player to force his exit. Barcelona president Joan Laporta has made it clear that the club's massive offer will not stay on the table forever as they look to finalise their squad for the upcoming campaign.
With the World Cup over and pre-season friendlies beginning in earnest over the next week, it feels like the new club season is hurtling towards us at a rather alarming rate. With that in mind, managers are getting increasingly twitchy when it comes to transfers, with coaches around Europe keen to know which players they will and won't be able to call upon over the coming weeks and months.
Arsenal are expected to see movement on the striker front this summer, with Jeremie Aliadiere admitting to GOAL that it is “not a secret” that Gabriel Jesus is likely to depart. If the Brazil international is offloaded, then funds and squad space will be freed up for reinforcements. The Gunners continue to be heavily linked with Argentine forward Julian Alvarez.
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has firmly responded to Barcelona counterpart Joan Laporta regarding the unfolding transfer saga surrounding Julian Alvarez. The forward publicly requested a summer departure during the World Cup, prompting the Catalan giants to launch a time-sensitive offer that has heightened tensions between the clubs.
Mason Greenwood has officially completed a move to Turkish giants Fenerbahce, but the transfer has been preceded by a bitter fallout with Atletico Madrid. The Spanish side reportedly felt 'disrespected' by the former Marseille forward after he went silent during negotiations with Diego Simeone.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has sent a firm warning to Atletico Madrid regarding the club's pursuit of Julian Alvarez, insisting that the Catalan giants will not be held to ransom over a timeline. The Blaugrana have identified the Argentina international as a priority target to bolster their attacking options ahead of the new campaign.
Arsenal have intensified their pursuit of Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez as Mikel Arteta reportedly looks to secure his primary attacking target before the start of pre-season. The Gunners are hoping to capitalise on Atletico taking a firm stance against selling the Argentina international to Barcelona.
Atletico Madrid have completed the signing of Morten Hjulmand from Sporting CP in a €40 million deal. The Denmark international has signed a contract until June 2031 after completing his medical, becoming Diego Simeone's latest midfield addition ahead of the new season.
Mason Greenwood appears to be entering the final hours of his stay at Marseille as a high-stakes transfer battle reaches its conclusion. While the forward reported for pre-season training this week, negotiations have intensified with two major European heavyweights personalising the race for his signature.
Atletico Madrid have moved a significant step closer to bolstering their midfield options after reaching a full agreement to sign Sporting CP captain Morten Hjulmand. The Danish international is expected to become a cornerstone of Diego Simeone's new-look side at the Metropolitano.
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