Barcelona are confident of a deal for Athletic Bilbao defender Inigo Martinez. Sport says Barcelona have had his signing under control for months, but there are teams trying to convince him to pick them. The Athletic defender is close to a return to action after overcoming an injury that has kept him out of action since November. Meanwhile, he is awaiting a final renewal offer from his club...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone complained that Real Madrid receive preferential treatment from referees after a straight red card was shown to Angel Correa in a 1-1 draw against their rivals in Saturday's derby. Simeone was fuming over referee Gil Manzano's sending off of Atletico forward Correa in the 64th minute after an elbow to the chest of defender Antonio Rudiger with the score 0-0...Full Story »

Chelsea are discussing the prospect of offloading Mason Mount to Atletico Madrid. The Blues are extremely enamored with on loan attacker Joao Felix, who is at the club from Atleti. However, there is no buy option in the loan deal, which means they must discuss terms with the Spanish giants. According to Spanish journalist David G. Medina, Chelsea want to send Mount to Madrid to lower the fi...Full Story »

Kante could be Atletico Madrid bound Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante, who is out of contract in the summer, could make a move to Atletico Madrid in the summer, according to Mundo Deportivo. It's unclear as to whether Chelsea are prepared to extend the 31-year-old's deal which means he could head to Spain on a free transfer. Leeds eyeing Carlos Corberan as Jesse Marsch replacement Leeds' 1-...Full Story »

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was prepared to leave Chelsea in January. The London Evening Standard says AC Milan and Atletico Madrid expressed an interest in Aubameyang during the January transfer window but FIFA rules blocked a potential transfer. The 33-year-old has played for Chelsea and Barcelona this season and, as a result, was not allowed to move to a third club during the winter window....Full Story »

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement worth €3 million (£2.63m) for Memphis Depay, which includes an option for Yannick Carrasco. Depay linked with move away from club Atletico secure player on €3m transfer Includes Barca's 'preferential purchase' of Carrasco WHAT HAPPENED? The move sees Depay move to Catalonia on a permanent transfer, after Atletico we...Full Story »

With Memphis Depay heading to Atletico Madrid, Barcelona manager Xavi has identified Wolves' Goncalo Guedes as a replacement. WHAT HAPPENED? Atleti and Barca agreed on a deal for Memphis to head to the Spanish capital on Wednesday afternoon, leaving the Catalans shorthanded at left wing. AS is reporting that Xavi is after Guedes on a short-term loan to replace the Dutch international. Guedes ...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid are finalising the €3m cash signing of Barcelona striker Memphis Depay. Atletico have successfully reached terms with Barca for the Dutchman, says Marca. Although those at the Camp Nou had always assured that the striker would not leave if a replacement did not arrive, the pressure of Atletico eventually told. Depay had agreed personal terms with Atletico last month. H...Full Story »

Barcelona forward Memphis Depay has informed Atletico Madrid that he is willing to join them amid negotiations between the clubs. Memphis enduring frustration at Camp Nou Barcelona ready to sell him Could complete swap deal for Carrasco WHAT HAPPENED? Memphis is interested in joining Atletico this month and the club would love to have him, reports Mundo Deportivo. But because his contrac...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid are moving for Barcelona striker Memphis Depay. Atletico and Barça already know that the Dutchman is predisposed to open negotiations to leave for Madrid while waiting to reach an economic agreement on a two-and-a-half year deal, says Sport. Atlético launched their interest in Memphis knowing a deal was possible. Previously, their sporting committee had spoken with ...Full Story »

Joao Felix has been granted permission by Atletico Madrid to undergo a medical in London as his loan move to Chelsea nears completion, sources have told ESPN. Sources have told ESPN that Felix signed a new contract with Atletico until 2027 ahead of the loan move before accepting a move to Chelsea, with both clubs in advanced talks over a deal for the Portugal forward to join the Premier Leagu...Full Story »

Ousmane Dembele scored the only goal of the game as Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 at the Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday. Xavi Hernandez's side took advantage of rival Real Madrid's 2-1 loss to Villarreal on Saturday to take sole possession of first place in LaLiga with 41 points from their first 16 games. Barcelona dominated the early exchanges, pressuring Atletico high up in their half ...Full Story »

Manchester United are prepared to pay €4 million (£3.5m/$4.2m) to take Joao Felix on loan from Atletico Madrid for the rest of the season. WHAT'S HAPPENING? The attacker wants to leave the Spanish side in the January transfer window and United are leading the race to sign him. Relevo reports that as well as the fee, United would pay the Portugal international's wages in full for th...Full Story »

The attacking midfielder impressed for Argentina at the World Cup in Qatar. Alexis Mac Allister has been linked with a move away from Brighton Credit: Getty Mac Allister, 24, played a significant role as Lionel Messi and Co won the tournament - setting up Angel Di Maria's stunning goal in the final. The in-demand star is under contract at Brighton until 2025, with the South Coast side possess...Full Story »

Arsenal have made their move for Atletico Madrid striker Joao Felix. Il Corriere dello Sport says Arsenal have opened talks over Atletico Madrid striker Felix. Manchester United and Chelsea are also said to be keen on the Portugal star. But the Gunners' need seems greater as main attacker Gabriel Jesus faces being out until late February following knee surgery. And Arsenal have made the fi...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid have made Joao Felix, Matheus Cunha, Felipe and Mario Hermoso available for transfer in the January market as the LaLiga club look to balance their books by moving on between three and five players, sources have told ESPN. Atletico's finances were hit by their early elimination from the Champions League -- finishing bottom of group B behind FC Porto, Club Brugge and Bayer Leve...Full Story »

Arsenal are sudden leaders in the race for Atletico Madrid attacker Joao Felix. Marca says the Premier League table-toppers are the frontrunners to sign Felix, ahead of Manchester United, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Paris Saint-Germain. But The Athletic has reported that Jorge Mendes is pushing for his player to join Aston Villa. Mendes has a strong relationship with Villa's owners, the NSWE g...Full Story »

Man United, along the PSG, have been named as the favourites to sign Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix. Although he became the Spaniard's most expensive player after he joined from Benfica back in 2019 for well over £100m, Felix's time in Madrid appears to be coming to an end. Speaking about the attacker's future earlier this month, Atletico Madrid chief executive Miguel Angel Gil confirmed ...Full Story »

Man Utd & Atletico interested in Luis Enrique (Sport)After his sacking as Spain coach in the wake of their failure at the World Cup, Luis Enrique is on the lookout for a new job. Sport says there are two main candidates who could lure him back to club football - Manchester United and Atletico Madrid. The Spanish side failed to progress in the Champions League and have fallen out of the tit...Full Story »

Liverpool are being linked with Atletico Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente. Mundo Deportivo says the Spanish side are said to be open to selling the 27-year-old with Liverpool keen to improve their midfield options. They add that while Atletico boss Diego Simeone is not desperate to sell the player who is contracted to 2027, the LaLiga giants will listen to any offers. Jurgen Klopp remains ...Full Story »