Atletico Madrid is preparing for an active winter transfer window, with the club's sporting management recognizing the need for squad adjustments to ensure competitiveness in the second half of the season. According to the website "Fichajes," the club's management places Manu Koné, the French midfielder at Roma, at the top of their priorities to strengthen the midfield.

Manu Koné, 24 years old, combines physical strength, tactical reading, and the ability to cover wide spaces—qualities valued by coach Diego Simeone. The player is considered a key element in Roma's lineup, with a market value of around 50 million euros, making him a potential strategic signing to reinforce Atletico's midfield, according to the same source.

The deal could be feasible through an exchange operation with Roma involving Giacomo Raspadori, who is not among Simeone's priorities. Including Raspadori in the negotiations could reduce the financial demands of the Italian club and make signing Koné possible during the January window, as noted by "Fichajes."

A crucial condition for Manu Koné's arrival at Atletico Madrid is the departure of another midfielder, with Connor Gallagher being the most likely candidate. The English player has received several offers from the Premier League, and the club sees his departure as a way to provide the necessary funding to complete a strategic deal like signing Koné, while also considering the sporting aspect and medium-term development plans.

If Gallagher is sold in the coming weeks, Atletico Madrid will be ready to move quickly to finalize the signing of Manu Koné. This deal is expected to significantly strengthen the team's midfield, ensuring balance and competitiveness both now and in the future.