Transfers from Atletico Madrid A substitute for Diego Costa
Following Diego Costathe exit, Atletico Madrid they were forced to enter the transfer market to find a possible replacement and have managed to do so as they approach the signing of Lyon Moussa Dembele.
Els Rojiblancos had also placed Forward of the Royal Society Willian Jose on the radar, but eventually decided to go through the French.
As MARCA reported on Thursday, Dembele has been one of the favorites to replace Costa, the 24-year-old striker is likely to join Athletic on loan.
No mandatory purchase option will be included in the agreement between the two parties and their future will depend on their actions until June.
Dembele, who is currently out of action due to a broken arm, has struggled this season at the Lyon for whom he produced excellent performances in the 2019/20 campaign when he scored 16 goals in League 1.
He also scored two goals in the quarter-finals of the Champions League Manchester City to help Lyon eliminate the Sky Blues and advance to the 2019/20 semifinals.
The deal between Lyon and Atlético de Madrid it has not yet been sealed, but all indications are that a full agreement could be reached soon.
If confirmed, Atleti will have added a striker with virtues other than those of Luis Suarez to your team.
Dembele was expected to recover by mid-February, although Los Rojiblancos believes he can return to action in a few weeks.
The Frenchman will try his luck abroad again after his spells Fulham and Celtic, where he began to show touches of his talent.