French striker Antoine Griezmann was recently named the world’s second most underrated football star by Sky Sports. – This is despite the fact that Barcelona in 2019 “considered him” worth 120 million euros on a transfer from Atlético Madrid.
The Norwegian striker Alexander Sørloth has actually ever since he announced his transfer to the Spanish capital just over two seasons ago been used as a kind of super reserve by manager Diego Simeone. – With a constant substitution pulse, it has gone beyond all parts of the football life of what is one of the world’s best goalscorers.
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Sørloth was on the bench until the 72nd minute in Saturday’s away game against Levante Estadio Ciudad de Valencia. Juventus, who also need to strengthen their attack, are willing to pay up to €35 million, while Atlético Madrid have so far stuck with €45 million. Most experts believe there will be a deal in January, largely due to the desire to fund new players.
Diego Simeone is keeping an eye on the “new” Griezmann for Atlético Madrid. The Argentine manager is missing a piece of the same importance as the Frenchman in attack
Gabri Veiga, a 24-year-old Spanish attacking midfielder, is back on Atlético Madrid’s transfer radar as Antoine Griezmann’s ‘successor’. The Porto player is being closely watched by the red-and-white side for the upcoming transfer windows, and a possible operation could end up at around €50 million – despite a buyout clause of €65 million.
The Galician’s performances have strengthened his candidacy considerably. In his first 14 official games this season, he has amassed six goals and four assists – numbers that have caught Diego Simeone’s attention. The Argentine is looking for a player who can operate behind the striker and tie the squad together.
Gabri Veiga – the profile Atlético Madrid is looking for
The name Gabri Veiga reappears in Atlético’s sporting planning. The club already tried to sign him in the January 2026 transfer window, when Mateu Alemany investigated his situation – but financial differences put a stop to his progress.
The interest is still alive now that the Galician has increased his attacking production in Portugal. Veiga can play both as a playmaker and as an inside runner – two positions from which he contributes to the build-up and at the same time threatens the opponent’s box. Atlético have not let go of Veiga.
The qualities fit perfectly with the search for a player who can gradually take over some of Antoine Griezmann’s tasks. The Frenchman has been in charge of linking the midfield to the strikers for several years – a responsibility the club wants to cover in the medium term.
The goal is to bring in a player with experience from European competitions and knowledge of LaLiga. Veiga already played 56 games in the Spanish top division during his time at Celta de Vigo, where he started to stand out before going to Saudi Arabia.
Porto may be willing to negotiate €50 million
The main hurdle to signing Gabri Veiga is his contract with Porto. The midfielder signed until June 30, 2030 when he joined from Al-Ahli in the summer of 2025.
The Portuguese club paid 15 million euros fixed, plus another four million in variables, for 90% of his financial rights. In addition, they established a buyout clause of 65 million euros to protect the investment.
Although his market value is currently estimated at around €33 million, the scenario Atlético is dealing with suggests a possible negotiation close to €50 million. The difference between the two figures reflects the weight of his contract and his performances this season.
Gabri Veiga is on Atlético’s radar
Simeone wants to strengthen the second line of attack
Veiga’s production explains the Madrid team’s interest. The Galician started the season with six goals and four assists, and was directly involved in 10 goals in his first 14 games.
A return to LaLiga would also not be uncharted territory for the player. In May 2026, he publicly acknowledged that he had been enthusiastic about Atlético’s interest during the previous winter transfer window.
The next step depends on Porto’s willingness to negotiate under the buyout clause. If he maintains his attacking numbers, Gabri Veiga could become one of Atlético Madrid’s highest-priority signings to bolster their attack in the summer of 2027.
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