There is a need for Atletico Madrid to rebuild this summer, as several players are set to leave and they will have to be replaced.
Those in charge at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano are very interested in two of the players in the current Porto squad, namely Hector Herrera and Alex Telles.
Mexican midfielder Herrera has already committed to joining Los Rojiblancos and will sign on a five-year deal after completing a free transfer, according to several Portuguese outlets.
Atletico want the 28-year-old to be joined on the road from Porto to the Spanish capital by Telles, the Brazilian left-back.
Telles, aged 26, has a release clause of 40 million euros and Los Colchoneros are hoping to reduce that price.
Nicolas Tagliafico of Ajax is another left-back option, but Telles could be the chosen one depending on the negotiating skills of the Atleti directors.
There may be other candidates for a move from Porto to Atletico too, as dressing room sources have hinted that there could be other Rojiblanco targets at the Estadio do Dragao.
Atletico have often done business with Porto and it looks like they'll be doing some more with the Portuguese side this summer.
Cohaekstuy
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BAEYRN BIG IN GERMANY
Isaiahee
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Herrera has already agreed to join Atletico, hasn't he?
Radionicse
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Done deal for Atletico to replace Niguez
idleness
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With any “free” transfers I always ask would you sign them if they wasn’t on a free.
Armours
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Wanted him for years ever since i watched him boss it for Mexico at the olympics
Geoffles
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Herrera would add quality and leadership to midfield that sorely lacks it at times.
Oraclea
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We only need a centre back and a winger and quite possibly a free centre mid(Hector Herrera or Adrien Rabiot)...spend big on both and were back in the title race again.
youerer
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Simeone wanted an extra cm.
Oxforder
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Hector Herrera will be coming in the summer does that mean that Thomas can leave ?
Lisajust
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I think it’ll be an interesting summer...it’s more clear that the starting team isn’t good enough to compete w the big boys and if the same thing happens next season I think cholo is gone next
Rocksaul
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Saul might go to barca and the team might be in a rebuilding mode
Oliverkiss
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Herrera is a good option for free.
Theodosis
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Hector Herrera is better than all of Liverpool’s midfielders besides Fabinho & maybe Wijnaldum.
planning
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Very strong, great defensive skills, good mid-range shot. He plays intense. Might be comparable to Partey with better defending
Paullove
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He'll be perfect for Atleti. Experience of playing in a 4-4-2 and comfortable in both defensive and attacking roles.
Keviis
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He’s a beast! Similar in style as koke. He’s a warrior