Atletico Madrid target Man City midfielder as Saul replacement
Atletico Madrid will reportedly make a move for Manchester City midfielder Yangel Herrera if Saul Niguez leaves to join Manchester United.
Niguez has been heavily linked with a move away from Atletico this summer, with United, Barcelona, Juventus and Liverpool all holding an interest in the 25-year-old.
Atletico Madrid will reportedly make a move for Manchester City midfielder Yangel Herrera (left) if Saul Niguez (right) leaves to join Manchester United.
According to Sportsmail United are weighing up a move for Niguez with Paris Saint-Germain ready to make an offer for Paul Pogba. The Red Devils believe they could strike a deal for around £45million for Niguez.
Niguez had looked set to join Barca, with a possible swap deal for Antoine Griezmann discussed before wages to become an issue. Saul is under contract until 2026 and is one of Atletico’s highest earners.
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If Niguez does depart for Old Trafford, Mundo Deportivo claim Atletico will enter the market for a replacement.
The Spanish outlet report that City midfielder Herrera is being considered as a possible option.
Herrera spent the 2020-2021 season on loan with LaLiga club Granada and Atletico boss Diego Simeone is said to have been impressed by the 23-year-old.