Transfer News: €70M Atletico midfielder chased by Bayern, PSG, Manchester United

A host of European powerhouses have joined the race for the midfielder

What's the story?

According to Spanish media outlet Marca, European giants like Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United are all keen to secure the signing of Atletico Madrid midfielder, Rodri.

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The 22-year-old midfielder has played a crucial role for Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid since arriving at the Spanish Capital in 2018 for a transfer fee of just €25 million. The Spanish talent has really shown his caliber in his debut season for the Rojiblancos with his consistent performances.

Considering his caliber, it is no surprise that the Atletico youngster is generating huge attention from top European clubs. Rodri is touted to be the leader of Spain's midfield in the coming years due to his wide range of abilities - from snatching possession away from rivals to creating space and laying passes with his vision up front.

The Spanish talent has a release clause of a whopping €70 million as part of the deal he signed when he arrived at Atletico.

The Rojiblancos are currently second in the La Liga, 8 points behind leaders, Barcelona.

The heart of the matter

According to the report, European giants like Manchester City, Manchester United, PSG, and Bayern Munich are all set to enter a bidding war for the talented Spaniard. They are willing to pay his buyout clause as they identify Rodri as the future of their respective midfields.

While Manchester United are looking for a midfielder to partner Paul Pogba and Matic, Pep Guardiola is desperate to find a replacement for Fernandinho. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich are also keen to secure another Atletico Madrid player, who will secure the future of their midfield.

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It is no secret that Rodri can be an asset for any team due to his versatility in the middle of the park and the European giants are likely to spend big on a talented midfielder like him.

Marca remains a reliable source and it is likely that those teams are actually keen to secure the services of the Atletico star.