Last week, Atletico Madrid’s move to sign Artem Dovbyk broke down, with the Girona striker now set to join Roma. They’ve moved on quickly from that debacle, with all efforts now being put into their pursuit of Alexander Sorloth.
Sorloth finished one goal behind Dovbyk in the Pichichi Trophy race last season, in what was a spectacular first campaign with Villarreal. It could be his one and only at the Ceramica, as it’s been reported by L’Equipe’s Loic Tanzi that Atleti are “very close” to sign the Norwegian marksman.
According to Tanzi, Atleti and Villarreal are currently negotiating a deal worth €35m – notably, this is below Sorloth’s €38m release clause. Los Colchoneros have no intention of paying the clause, which is why they’ve been trying to agree a reduced fee.
It can be considered surprising that Villarreal are negotiating for Sorloth. Not only is he one of their most important players, they also do not need any more sales this summer because they are about to close deals for Filip Jorgensen (€24.5m to Chelsea) and Ben Brereton Diaz (€8m to Southampton). Atletico Madrid won’t be complaining, especially if they are secure an agreement.
vuaabdipu
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didn't this guy Alexander Sorloth score a hat-trick against Real Madrid it will be interesting to see how well he does against them in an ATM shirt
Fudge007
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don't sign him 🤬
then who shall be our striker🤷🏿 because Angel and Roro ain't gonna cut it because Cholo See's Martin as a wingback like the dumbass of a coach that he is🫤.... so who do you think we should sign?
Fudge007
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No they aren't😒..... nobody wants to be coached by the terrorist that is SIMEONE🫤
Juniorkennedy
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don't sign him 🤬