On February 10th, Marca reported Atlético Madrid sporting director Andrea Berta ‘tried to sign’ Aston Villa’s Matty Cash in the winter market.
Despite the disappointment in January, the La Liga side’s chief has not forgotten about the right-back as he is Berta’s ‘preferred’ target for the next window.
Diego Simeone’s side face Manchester United in the Champions League tie at Old Trafford on Tuesday.
Ahead of the second leg tie, Marca takes a look at the Spanish club’s targets, depending upon whether or not they will qualify for the Europe’s elite club competition next season.
For now, there will be ‘no great movements’ until they find out where they will finish this season. The main focus in the summer will be to sign a new striker, but the focus will also be given to the defence.
Aston Villa’s Cash is ‘the favourite’ for the right-back position, as Atlético are seriously targeting him after this season. The Poland international is the number one option for the Madrid club, who also handle other targets for the same position.
This report on Atlético’s interest in Steven Gerrard’s man has come out just five days after the same Marca stated Simeone’s side made ‘first contact’ with Tottenham Hotspur defender Emerson Royal.
It was also stated the ex-Real Betis man, who is looking to leave Spurs, is the favourite target for Atlético because he has the experience of playing in La Liga.
In less than a week, Marca have had two reports stating two different right-backs are the favourite targets for Atlético. One should expect more clarity on this subject in the coming weeks and months.
