Atletico Madrid recruited heavily in defence at the start of this transfer window, but they might need to dip into the market again. That is because Mario Hermoso could be on his way to Saudi Arabia.
The 28-year-old only has a year left on his deal, and looked as if he would be certain exit during the winter months, but ended up being crucial for Los Colchoneros during their revival in the second half of last season.
💣🚨| BREAKING: Mario Hermoso negotiates with Al-Ahli. The first offer was rejected: it remains to be seen if the they will raise it in the next few days. Between clubs there is still no negotiation.
[🎖️: @MatteMoretto]
— Atletico Universe (@atletiuniverse) August 7, 2023
Yet according to Relevo, Hermoso is now in talks over a move with Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia. They are yet to reach a deal with Atletico though, and Diario AS say they have rejected their first offer.
Similarly, Stefan Savic has been a target for Al Shabab of late, and they are currently waiting on them to get close to the €14m fee they are demanding for him.
It looks as if Los Rojiblancos could well get good money for players that were unlikely to fetch much of a fee. Yet losing Savic and Hermoso would be a major blow to their plans for this season, and could derail matters for El Cholo.
