La Liga giants Atletico Madrid are reportedly keen on signing 28-year-old Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur in a Bosman move next summer.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Rodrigo Bentancur is the subject of interest from Atletico Madrid. The Spanish giants are keen on reinforcing their first-team squad by signing a versatile midfielder in next summer’s transfer window. So, the 28-year-old Tottenham Hotspur midfielder has emerged as a target for Los Rojiblancos.
The latest report has revealed that the Colchoneros are dreaming of completing a bargain move for the South American midfielder next year. However, Tottenham Hotspur will aim to tie Bentancur to a new long-term contract in the coming months.
Rodrigo Bentancur and his Tottenham spell so far
Rodrigo Bentancur has made significant progress since joining Tottenham Hotspur from Juventus in a deal worth €19 million in January 2022. The Nueva Helvecia native rose in prominence during his spell with Juventus before finding a stable footing during his ongoing stint with Tottenham Hotspur.
The 28-year-old has made over 100 appearances thus far for the North London club while chipping in with nine goals and eight assists. However, Bentancur faces an uncertain future at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after entering the final 12 months of his contract. The situation has piqued the attention of several European bigwigs.
La Liga move on the horizon?
Recent reports have linked Rodrigo Bentancur with Atletico Madrid. The Spanish club’s interest makes sense, as Conor Gallagher faces an uncertain future at Estadio Metropolitano after widespread speculation surrounding him during the summer transfer window. A return to the Premier League may be on the cards for the English international, compelling Atletico Madrid to seek a replacement.
Several candidates have thus emerged on Atletico Madrid’s radar, with Bentancur also a viable target. The latest report has revealed that the Colchoneros view the 28-year-old Tottenham Hotspur midfielder as their dream target for next summer’s transfer window.
With Bentancur in the final 12 months of his contract with Tottenham Hotspur, a bargain move may be on the cards. However, the North London outfit will aim to tie the Uruguayan international to a new contract, with recent reports claiming they are ready to intensify their efforts to secure an agreement with the former Juventus midfielder.
