Diego Simeone has 'clear' idea on Atlético Madrid's transfer targets | OneFootball

Diego Simeone has hinted that Atletico Madrid will pursue some prudent deals once the transfer window opens.

While the Covid-19 pandemic is almost certainly going to dampen the market, the Atleti manager believes there will be opportunities to do some clever business.

“We continually talk to Miguel [Angel Gil, CEO] and Andrea [Berta, sporting director] about what we need and what expectations we have,” Simeone told reporters before Sunday’s league clash against Real Sociedad.

“We are clear about what we will seek. We have a growing team, new people who will serve as a base for the next season.

“In this transfer window, where surely there will be no big moves, the one that gets a solid, strong base and can keep competing from one year to the next is the one that will continue to be in the fight for all competitions.”

There is no pressure on the final day encounter with Sociedad for Simeone’s men, as they have already secured a top four spot.

Los Rojiblancos are unbeaten since LaLiga resumed, winning seven of their 10 post-lockdown matches.

It has them in good stead ahead of the resumption of the Champions League in Portugal next month, where Atlético will meet German side RB Leipzig in the quarter-finals.