According to rumors, Manchester United and Liverpool are ready to compete with Barcelona for the signing of Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez this summer.
Barcelona is reportedly in early talks with Saul regarding a swap move, with Antoine Griezmann being offered as a makeweight in exchange for the midfielder.
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But, according to AS, if talks with the La Liga giants fall down, both United and Liverpool will go head-to-head for the 26-year-signature. old's
The Reds will be looking for central midfield reinforcements following the departure of Georginio Wijnaldum to Paris Saint-Germain earlier this month, and Saul fits the bill perfectly.
The 26-year-old has spent his whole professional career at Atletico Madrid, progressing through their youth systems and developing into a world-class midfielder since breaking into the first team.
Saul has made 337 appearances for Atletico Madrid in over a decade with the club, winning the La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Europa League trophies along the way.
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However, the Spaniard has fallen out of favor with manager Diego Simeone, losing his favored position of central midfield and falling further down the pecking order with the arrival of Rodrigo De Paul from Udinese.
Having stated that, despite having five years left on his present deal, Atletico are now willing to sell their one-club man for €40 million (£34.3 million).
But will the midfield maestro be at Barca, United, or Liverpool next season? Keep an eye on this.
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