Alvaro Negredo's potential move to Atletico Madrid is gathering pace, according to reports in the Spanish Press.
The Andalusian side's President Jose Maria del Nido claimed on Friday that “the possibility [of Negredo joining Atleti] is very far away”. But Marca insist that a deal could be completed within the next few weeks.
The Madrid-based paper believe that Diego Simeone's men will try to convince the player to join the capital club over the next few days, before putting forward a bid to the Rojiblancos.
It is thought the Del Nido would not want to sell to another Liga club, but the club's precarious financial situation means the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan team don't really have that luxury.
Negredo has been linked with moves to Tottenham, Everton and Fiorentina, and is thought to be worth around €15m.
