Overview

• On August 14, Atlético opened talks with Juventus to sign Argentina international Nico González as their latest transfer pursuit.
• Sources from Gazzetta dello Sport and SkySport report that negotiations could expand into talks over Nahuel Molina and striker Dusan Vlahovic.
• Juventus structured the €36.5 million acquisition of González with an €8 million loan fee and a €25 million permanent fee plus up to €5 million in bonuses.
• Right-back Nahuel Molina rejected a €20 million offer from Bournemouth and remains under contract at Atlético until 2027.
• Atlético are monitoring alternative wide attackers such as Real Sociedad’s Takefusa Kubo as they seek to bolster their squad before the deadline.