Atletico Madrid began to move urgently in the winter transfer market following the harsh defeat against Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League, which knocked the team out of the top 8.

The "Fichajes" website explained that this defeat caused a stir within the corridors of the Madrid club, as the performance was deemed unacceptable, prompting the management to reassess their transfer market strategy, with a focus on strengthening the midfield before the market closes.

The source indicated that Alex Garcia, Bayer Leverkusen's midfielder, has emerged as a primary option for Atletico Madrid, given the team's need for a player capable of organizing play and restoring balance and rhythm in the midfield, aspects the team has lacked in crucial matches.

According to the same site, Atlético Madrid has made an official offer of 25 million euros to sign the Spanish player, in a move that reflects the club's desire to complete the deal quickly and not wait until the summer.

The report confirmed that the final decision now lies with Bayer Leverkusen, which is evaluating the offer despite appreciating the player's performance, while Atlético Madrid is betting on Alex Garcia's desire to return to the Spanish league and play a key role.

The report indicated that the coming few days will be decisive, as Atletico Madrid seeks to deliver a strong response after the European disappointment by securing a deal to boost its chances for the remainder of the season.