‘Atleti interested in Yilmaz’

The agent of Galatasaray forward Burak Yilmaz has claimed that Atletico Madrid are interested in his client.

The 27-year-old has been in sensational for this season for the Turkish side, scoring 18 goals in 23 games.

And his representative has admitted that Diego Simeone's side have registered an interest.

“Burak knows that Atletico are a big team,” Ali Egesel told AS. “And we know that they are interested.

“Arda Turan has been informing him about the club and is saying some very positive things.

“For him, La Liga is the best competition and Atletico are in the top three.

“Burak is happy in Istanbul and does not feel any pressure to leave.”

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