Replacements for Atletico Madrid’s Sergio Aguero – Spanish La Liga special
Atletico Madrid are bracing themselves for a future without Sergio Aguero. The player has been a key component of the side, taking over the reins of the frontline since the departure of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Fernando-Torres-c13707, but he wants bigger challenges now.
The Argentine international has been consistent in his goalscoring exploits at Vicente Calderon. Partnered in front with Uruguayan Diego Forlan, the pair has been sensational in front of goal. Life will not be pleasant without the striker but Atletico have
to prepare for the future and replacements need to be lined up.
Villarreal striker, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Giuseppe-Rossi-c15027, has been reported as Atletico’s prime target should the diminutive Argentine leave the club. The American-born Italian national has been linked to a move away from his current side ever since Barcelona showed interest
in the player. Though the move to Barcelona never materialised, Madrid remains a likely destination in case Aguero leaves for pastures new.
In Rossi, the club can replace the prolific goalscoring abilities of the Argentine international. The striker scored 32 goals in all competitions in the season ended and is set to improve in the favourable environment of Vicente Calderon. With the likes
of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/José-Antonio-Reyes-c19266 supplying the striker, it would be mouth-watering seeing the player don the red and white stripes of Atletico Madrid.
A mammoth price tag, however, remains the only hurdle. The player is valued at 35 million Euros by his current club and acquiring his services for anything less than 30 million Euros is out of question. Atletico will have a war chest of 45 million Euros
to spend. But they would be unwilling to part with such a huge sum of money on a single player as they have other areas on the field to reinforce. Goal keeper http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-de-Gea-c10463 has also left the club and the void created needs to be filled at the earliest.
AS Roma’s http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rovers-c40385 are interested in the player. Juventus looks an unlikely destination for the player as a move for Aguero will add depth to a squad already boasting the likes
of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 and present him as their player. Vucinic has the ability to find the back of the net regularly and can fit into the squad with ease, owing
much to his technical ability.
In England, Manchester City would be a good shopping place for Los Rojiblancos as they look to reinforce their attacking line-up. Togolese striker, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Emmanuel-Adebayor-c12526, is available for a cut-price fee of 15 million Euros. The player has proven himself in
top flight and will be a quality addition. In his recent loan spell with Atletico’s cross-town rivals, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Real-c30728 Madrid, the player showed decent form, scoring 8 goals in 22 competitive games.
Adebayor has stated his desire to move away from Manchester City and Atletico should not think twice before launching a bid. The 27-year old has the ability to hold up play and link with the midfield. With a towering physique, the striker’s aerial ability
allows for a greater goalscoring threat from set-pieces and corners.
The Madrid-based team can also try to sign Adebayor’s teammate at Manchester City, Jo. The Brazilian has found first team opportunities hard to come by with the Citizens adding esteemed names into their roster. Jo enjoyed a prolific spell with CSKA Moscow
before his nightmare in Manchester started. In recent seasons, the player has been on loan at different clubs, exhibiting his talents across Europe. At 24 years of age, Jo has a lot of football left in him and will a cheap alternative.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nicolas-Anelka-c27786, look set to end their respective spells at the club and will be able replacements for the outgoing Argentine. With hefty wage demands and considerable transfer values, the players will not come cheap.
Atletico Madrid can have their pick of players if Aguero is sold at the value of his minimum fee release clause. Of the mentioned http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Attackers-c38555, Manchester City duo, Adebayor and Jo, look the best fit. The City outcasts would be relatively cheap investments
and represent a rich mixture of quality and youth. Atletico have to strengthen other departments as well, but it is the attack where all eyes will be fixed.
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