Atlético de Madrid’s business in the January transfer market depends on his departure

Atlético Madrid spent big over the summer, investing €185 million on players such as Julian Álvarez, Alexander Sorloth and Conor Gallagher. It seems unlikely they will do much more in the near future, but if they want to act in the January transfer window, there will be an exit first.

According to Diario AS, its activity in January depends on Thomas Lemar. The French midfielder is coming back from a muscle injury after playing 28 minutes in October. However, he is not a key player for Los Colchoneros.

13 years ago today, Diego Simeone was announced as the new coach of Atlético de Madrid.

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With two years left on his contract, Atlético are keen to get the 29-year-old back to fitness and will be looking for a loan deal. If they get one, director of football Carlos Bucero will try to get a midfielder and the search has already begun.

Previous reports noted that Diego Simeone is interested in Porto midfielder Alan Varela. The Rojiblancos have also looked at players such as Javi Guerra, while Luis Milla, Jerdy Schouten, Samu Costa and Morten Hjulmand are targets of outgoing sporting director Andrea Berta.