ATLETICO MADRID want to take Marc Guehi to Spain and have reportedly made contact with his entourage.
The Crystal Palace star is out of contract next summer and will be free to talk to interested clubs about a pre-contract come January.
Liverpool looked to land his services during their mega summer spend – but a move broke down after the Eagles failed to land a replacement.
A deal was agreed for a fee in the region of £35million with a sell-on but he remained at Selhurt Park in a major boost to boss Oliver Glasner.
Now, Spanish paper Marca reports that Atleti are ‘very interested’ in the England international and they’ve ‘contacted his representatives’.
It’s set to be one of the biggest signing chases of late with the likes of Bayern Munich, Barcelona and English clubs all keen to land a deal.
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Diego Simeone has history of dipping into the Premier League market for talent with Conor Gallagher currently on the books.
Kieran Trippier has also turned out for the Madrid club in recent years.
Atletico are regulars in the Champions League and in the fight for the La Liga title with Barcelona and Real Madrid.
A move to join Simeone and Co would present the chance of playing club football at the very top level.
The Palace skipper, 25, has been a key man for club and country and looks a cert to be part of Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad.
He played a major role in the Eagles’ FA Cup success last season and the Community Shield win at Wembley at the start of this campaign.
Guehi has also been playing European football this season for Palace as they compete in the Conference League.
They’ve won two and lost two in the league phase so far but will be looking to reach the knockouts and go deep into the competition.
League rivals West Ham have previously won the trophy and they will be looking towards the Hammers as inspiration to go on and have their own European success this term.
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