3 signings that will make Atletico Madrid unstoppable 

After winning the Europa League this season, Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone will want to win the Champions League. Having lost two finals of the Champions League to neighbours and arch-rivals Real Madrid, the club will be eager to claim Europe's top prize.

With a couple of additions to the squad, Simeone could manage that feat next season and push Barcelona to the limits for the league title as well. A strong balanced squad with adept players in every position, under a demanding manager, Atletico Madrid will be a difficult opposition to beat in the coming season with a few signings.

Here we look at the 3 players who could take Atletico up a notch and make them strong title contenders.

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#3 Thomas Lemar

Lemar at a France press conference

Frenchman Thomas Lemar has caught the eye of a number of English clubs including Liverpool and Arsenal and Spanish giants Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. The intense battle for the player's services has risen a notch and been going on for weeks now and the completion of the transfer of the player is expected to happen quickly.

With his ability in his left foot and the creative vision he possesses, any striker in the world would be cherishing the prospect of linking up with Thomas Lemar. He is also a massive threat from set-pieces but Lemar also has the ability to make darting runs into the box and take defenders on.

An intelligent, quick and skilful player, Lemar has produced some good brilliant performances at club level this season and earned a spot in the French national team playing in Russia. Lemar is in good form heading into the world cup and will be eager to impress and make his mark on the grandest stage of them all.

#2 Angel di Maria

Messi (r) and Di Maria (L) training for the World Cup

Angel di Maria has struggled to get regular playing time this season due to the arrival of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe and looks set to feature from the bench in the near future as well. The arrival of Julian Draxler had also hindered his opportunities at the club.

England is unlikely to be his destination after his brief ill-fated spell at Manchester United. A move to China is in the pipeline according to many reports. However, Atletico Madrid is reportedly interested in acquiring the player's services and it would be a great addition to their squad.

Di Maria would compliment the side beautifully and help the likes of Griezmann, Costa find space and provide them assists with constant supply from the midfield. An experienced veteran Di Maria has hinted at a move back to Spain since his departure from Real Madrid and joining Atletico would set the tone for a great rivalry.

#1 Djibril Sidibe

Sidibe at a Training Session and Press Conference for the French Football Team

With the two current right-backs in the squad out of favour with the manager, Simeone will need to inject new blood an acquire a top player. Monaco's Djibril Sidibe fits the bill perfectly as a robust, attacking fullback with great defending qualities to replace Šime Vrsaljko, who has failed to convince the manager and cement his spot in the side and Juanfran who is getting more injury-prone as he ages.

Simeone will be looking for a burst of youth in the area and Sidibe is one of the best right-backs in the world. A report from France suggests personal terms have been agreed with the Frenchman, who would be the perfect antidote for a problematic position in the side.

The Frenchman has had a good, consistent last couple of seasons and earned himself a spot in the national team squad for the World Cup. While his club future hangs in the balance, the 25-year-old is on the radar of some top teams in Europe.