Recognizing that they cannot match the financial power of other major European clubs, the team is focusing on various players who are starting to make a name for themselves and are currently more affordable than they might be in the future.
Recently, reports have surfaced about the Colchoneros’ significant interest in Ibrahim Maza, an 18-year-old Algerian midfielder who has already begun to impress with Hertha Berlin.
There is also increasing talk of interest in Petar Sucic, a 20-year-old pivot who is already making waves with Dinamo Zagreb and the Croatian national team.
More names in Atlético de Madrid List
However, the list of young players under the Madrid club’s watch does not stop there.
According to the newspaper As, the club’s scouts are tracking several footballers competing in La Liga.
Among them is Alex Baena, a midfielder who could be signed for the €60 million stipulated in his contract with Villarreal.
In addition to the Roquetas de Mar player, three members of UD Las Palmas are on the radar: the talented Alberto Moleiro (21 years old) and loaned players Dário Essugo (19) and Fábio Silva (22).
The list also includes two defenders from Valencia: Yarek Gasiorowski (19) and Cristhian Mosquera (20).