Atlético Madrid were one of the clubs to have shown interest in Tottenham Hotspur’s Pierre-Emile Højbjerg last summer.
Mundo Deportivo provide a background on why the La Liga side failed to sign the midfielder and whether he’s still on the radar for the next window.
Los Rojiblancos see this season as a missed opportunity and therefore, want to bolster their squad for the next campaign. One of the areas they want to strengthen is the middle of the pitch.
Diego Simeone requested a midfielder last summer and insisted his side should sign the Tottenham player.
It’s claimed the Denmark international ‘waited and waited’ to leave Ange Postecoglou’s side, and for the two clubs to agree a fee.
The 28-year-old has mainly been used as a substitute this season. He could change clubs since his deal lasts until 2025 and it’s thought the Tottenham manager no longer counts on him as a core player.
Mundo state Spurs value Højbjerg at €15m and the asking price is ‘very much in line’ with what Simeone’s side would like to invest on a new midfielder.
