Atlético eyeing Gonçalo Ramos as next season's striking solution
Mateu Alemany already planning ahead for potential attacking overhaul at Atlético Madrid, with PSG's Portuguese striker high on the wishlist for summer transfer window.
While Atlético Madrid’s January focus remains on midfield reinforcements, sporting director Mateu Alemany is already plotting major moves for next season – with PSG striker Gonçalo Ramos emerging as a primary target for the summer.
Current transfer priorities
The Rojiblancos are currently scouring the winter market for a midfielder to fill the Gallagher-shaped hole in their squad, with Wolves’ João Gomes reportedly on their radar. However, it’s becoming clear that Alemany’s vision extends far beyond the January window.
Recent reports have linked Atleti with PSG’s South Korean star Lee Kang-in – a player Alemany has fancied since his Valencia days. That deal looks a proper tough nut to crack though, as the French outfit are keen to extend his contract rather than sell. Nevertheless, Atlético will continue monitoring the situation through both transfer windows while any possibility remains.
Portuguese striker in the crosshairs
But the most intriguing development is Atlético’s growing interest in PSG’s Portuguese frontman Gonçalo Ramos as next season’s striking solution. The club’s technical staff are seriously sweet on the 22-year-old, and Alemany recognizes that landing a player of his calibre requires patience and advance planning.
Ramos, who joined PSG from Benfica in 2023, hasn’t quite nailed down a consistent starting role in Paris, potentially opening the door for a summer move to Madrid.
Attacking department shake-up
The interest in Ramos suggests Atlético are preparing for significant changes in their attacking department come summer. Several current forwards face uncertain futures at the Metropolitano:
- Antoine Griezmann’s long-term plans remain unclear
- Alexander Sørloth’s situation is unresolved
- Even recent big-money signing Julián Álvarez isn’t guaranteed to stay beyond this season
With potentially major upheaval on the cards, Ramos represents the type of young, clinical striker that could lead the Atlético line for years to come. The Portuguese international has already demonstrated his goalscoring credentials at both club and international level, making him an attractive option for Simeone’s evolving squad.
Atléti fans might want to keep their mince pies on this one – it could be a proper Bobby Dazzler of a signing if they pull it off.