FC Barcelona continues planning its squad for next season, and there could be completely unexpected surprises in it. Atlético de Madrid keeps working to strengthen its roster and wants to reinforce itself with one of the most beloved players at Spotify Camp Nou. What Simeone has requested is to have a team with greater squad depth, especially in midfield. The Colchoneros are analyzing different profiles that can bring energy and balance, and they seem to have found the key.
Given this context, Atlético has identified its top target for the next campaign. Simeone is aware of this and has given the green light, believing that he can adapt perfectly to his system. "Cholo" has always been a big fan of Fermín López, but it seems that he has moved on to focus on one of his best friends at FC Barcelona.
Atlético wants to fish at Barça, goes after Gavi
Among the names that have appeared on Atlético de Madrid's agenda is Gavi. The midfielder, trained at La Masia, has caught the attention of Simeone and his coaching staff due to his excellent skills with the ball and his physical activity on the field. He is about to turn 21 years old (21 years old) and the Andalusian is coming off a season in which he hasn't had much importance under Hansi Flick.
Gavi is clear that he doesn't consider being a substitute as a regular occurrence now that he is fully recovered from his injury. Several reports indicate that Atlético would be considering requesting his loan from Barcelona. They could pay his entire salary and offer him a starting spot in their starting eleven.
Gavi is not unsellable
Although he is a key member in the locker room, Hansi Flick can't promise him the minutes he so desires. That's why Gavi is no longer considered unsellable at FC Barcelona and could leave if the proposal is right.
Trained at La Masia, everything obtained from a hypothetical sale would go to Barça's coffers and would positively impact the "fair play". For Gavi, the Culer side is clear that they are asking for 80 million euros (€80 million), not a cent less. That is the price set for him to leave, being the minimum that the blaugrana team will accept for the Andalusian.
It remains to be seen what will happen, but it seems that Atlético de Madrid has definitely shifted from its interest in Fermín López and is now going after Gavi.