Atlético prepares a final revolution in the market

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The Atlético de Madrid market is preparing for the final moves with Cuti Romero, Jorge Salinas, and Matías Fernández-Pardo among the names highlighted to reinforce the squad, while maintaining its position to have Julián Álvarez despite Barcelona's interest. The red and white club faces the final days before the start of LaLiga with several ongoing operations.

Atlético de Madrid: Cuti Romero, the defense priority

Cuti Romero is the main target of Atlético de Madrid to reinforce the center of defense. The Argentinian, 28 years old, belongs to Tottenham, and the red and white club is working on an operation that exceeds 40 million euros.

The scenario has become complicated due to the emergence of Barcelona, which is looking for a center back after the departure of Ronald Araújo to Liverpool. The Blaugrana's entry has added competition to a negotiation that Atlético wants to resolve in the coming days.

The club has also accelerated its defensive planning with Jorge Salinas, a left-back and center back of 19 years old from Racing de Santander. The player has a contract until 2029 and had already aroused the interest of both Atlético and Barcelona during the summer.

Salinas ended the season by winning the U-19 European Championship with Spain and can operate both as a full-back and in the heart of the defense. Racing has set a valuation of up to 16 million euros after their promotion to La Liga.

Matías Fernández-Pardo and Atlético de Madrid's offensive front

In attack, Atlético de Madrid has focused on Matías Fernández-Pardo, a 21-year-old forward from Lille. The red and white team has made an offer of 35 million euros, including variables, although the French club has not yet accepted the proposal.

Fernández-Pardo played 41 matches, scored 8 goals, and provided 6 assists with Lille last season. Additionally, he participated with Belgium in the 2026 World Cup after receiving a call-up to the senior national team.

Lille maintains a firm stance on his future. President Olivier Létang stated at the end of July that the player is under contract until 2029, while Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Atlético had shown interest in his signing.

Julián Álvarez, the open front with Barcelona

The continuity of Julián Álvarez is another crucial matter for Atlético. The Argentine forward is under contract until 2030 with a release clause of 500 million euros, and the Madrid club has publicly refused to negotiate his departure.

Barcelona keeps the player among its targets, but Atlético has insisted that they do not consider selling him. Miguel Ángel Gil Marín stated in July that the club would not entertain offers of 150 or 200 million euros.

Álvarez has already passed the medical examination before returning to Atlético's dynamics, a step that keeps the situation open while Barcelona remains attentive to any changes in the red and white club's stance.

The next few days will be decisive for Atlético de Madrid: Cuti Romero remains a defensive priority, Jorge Salinas continues in the planning, Matías Fernández-Pardo emerges as an offensive target, while the continuity of Julián Álvarez conditions the market closure scenario.

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