Spanish press reports have indicated that Atlético Madrid is continuing its efforts to strengthen the left-back position during the upcoming transfer window, with a clear plan in place to select a suitable replacement.

According to the Spanish newspaper "AS," the Spanish club has identified Marc Cucurella as a preferred option for this position, and Atletico Madrid's management has already reached out to him.

Atletico's interest in Cucurella comes as part of its efforts to secure a strong deal to strengthen the left flank, with continuous monitoring of the player's situation during the current period.

In the same context, the club is considering several other options to strengthen the same position, including the Uruguayan Maximiliano Araujo, a player for Sporting Lisbon.

Atletico is also monitoring Alejandro Grimaldo of Bayer Leverkusen, while ruling out Carlos Romero as an option for this position.

The club continues to evaluate all available options based on performance and technical capabilities before making a final decision in the transfer market.