Has Gallagher's replacement been found? Atlético preparing a transfer bombshell with Leon Goretzka signing

Atlético Madrid have set their sights on an urgent midfield reinforcement and see Leon Goretzka as the perfect replacement for Conor Gallagher.

Details: According to journalist Florian Plettenberg, Bayern Munich's German midfielder Leon Goretzka is the top target for Diego Simeone and Mateu Alemany. The parties have already entered into direct negotiations, and the Colchoneros' management are pushing for an immediate transfer before the winter window closes.

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Goretzka himself is reportedly attracted to the Atlético project. The Bayern midfielder faces a tough choice: either make a swift move to Madrid right now or finish the current season in Munich. It is reported that another round of talks took place today, with the parties discussing the details of a potential move.

Leon Goretzka is expected to make a final decision within the next 24 hours. Should the German give his consent to the transfer, Atlético will do everything in their power to seal the deal as quickly as possible.

It's worth noting that this season, the midfielder has made 28 appearances for the Munich side, scoring just one goal, which came in a Bundesliga match against Wolfsburg. Transfermarkt values him at €15 million.

Reminder: Gary Lineker has expressed concern about Atlético star Julián Álvarez potentially moving to Arsenal.