Atlético push hard to secure Tagliafico deal

Atlético have entered the race to sign Argentine Nicolás Tagliafico, left-back of Olympique Lyon, as the Spanish club aims to finalize the deal on the last day of the transfer window. They are currently working on finding the right formula to complete the player's transfer, according to TYC.

Tagliafico is 34 years old and is contracted to Olympique Lyon until 2027, but the difficult economic situation of the French club may facilitate his departure during the current transfer window, especially with strong interest from several clubs.

Juventus have shown serious interest in the player, and the Italian club has received preliminary approval from Tagliafico to join their ranks. However, Atlético have moved strongly in recent hours, becoming direct competitors to Juventus for the transfer.

Atlético currently holds the advantage, especially since Juventus's move for Tagliafico is linked to the future of Juan Cabal, while the Madrid club aims to exploit the stalled negotiations between Juventus and Atalanta to secure the deal in their favor.