The Spanish club Atletico Madrid has reached advanced negotiations with Saudi club Al-Hilal to loan the Brazilian striker Marcos Leonardo until the end of the current season, according to journalist Matteo Moretto.

Marcos Leonardo plays as a prominent forward with Al-Hilal. He joined the team in the summer before last, coming from Portuguese club Benfica, and is considered one of the top strikers in the Saudi league.

Atletico Madrid is looking to strengthen its forward line during the remaining phase of the season, while Al Hilal is carefully considering the offer before making a final decision to ensure the team's attacking strength is maintained.

The player began his career at Santos before moving to Europe with the Portuguese club Benfica, where he shone and caught attention as a promising young striker with high scoring ability. This paved the way for his joining Al-Hilal and subsequently attracted the interest of major European clubs.