Atletico Madrid are looking to replace Alvaro Morata by signing another striker and although Niclas Fullkrug was linked, they seem to be closing for another target.
Calciomercato.com cite the Spanish portal Relevo who state that in the last few hours Atleticp have intensified their contacts with Girona to complete the Dovbyk operation, who was the top scorer in LaLiga last season.
They are trying to reach an agreement both regarding the final price and the payment methods. In the last few days, Roma and West Ham have also spoken with Girona and for this reason Atleti have decided to accelerate.
The two clubs are in contact at the moment to understand whether to close on the basis of a figure slightly higher than €40m release clause in his deal, bonuses included, to be able to spread it over several years rather than it be a lump sum.
Relevo strongly emphasise that Dovbyk has already reached an agreement in principle over terms with Los Rojiblancos and has repeatedly reiterated his firm will to the management of Girona.
If that deal goes through, this could inevitably cool the interest that has emerged in the last few hours for Fullkrug of Borussia Dortmund, a striker that Milan want to complete the department after signing Morata.