Atletico Madrid target Tottenham star in summer move

Atletico Madrid have reportedly targeted Tottenham Hotspur star Rodrigo Bentancur in a summer move, per reports.

Atletico have added Rodrigo Bentancur to a list of transfer targets which already includes his Tottenham Hotspur teammate Cristian Romero, a new report has claimed.

Just last summer, Atletico splashed a little over £100m to sign Julian Alvarez and Conor Gallagher away from Manchester City and Chelsea, respectively.

At this point, it will be documented that the Spanish giants are no strangers to making expensive Premier League purchases.

Romero has been viewed as a long-term interest for Diego Simeone’s side, and now it has emerged that Bentancur is another “key target” according to The Times.

Bentancur joined the English giants from Juventus at the beginning of 2022 and has established himself as a key figure in their starting XI since his arrival.

At the base of Ange Postecoglou’s midfield, Spurs are said to be actively trying to keep the Uruguayan in north London to ward off any approach from other suitors.

The Times further claims that Spurs are in discussion with Bentancur’s representatives regarding an extension to his contract, which expires in 2026.

On the other hand, Tottenham are also reluctant to lose Romero.

It is revealed, Tottenham have reportedly slapped a £60m price tag on the centre-back, who has a deal which stretches until 2027.

If Atletico were to have their way, both Romero and Bentancur would be lining up in Spain’s top flight next summer.