Newcastle United have been handed a boost in their bid to sign Alexander Sorloth, as Atletico Madrid are now interested in selling him during this transfer window, while the Norwegian would love to move back to England, Tuttomercatoweb reports.
Sorloth is one of the most important players in the Atletico team and has performed well since joining the club. However, the Spanish side are now open to allowing him to leave, giving Newcastle a fresh opportunity to pursue a player they have admired for some time.
Atletico Madrid open to Sorloth sale
Atletico had previously been keen on keeping Sorloth and are one of the clubs that generally want to retain their best players. However, they now have several attackers in their squad and must decide which forwards are most important to their plans.
They are keen on keeping Julian Alvarez and have decided that the Argentinian is more important to retain than Sorloth. As a result, Atletico are prepared to sell the Norwegian, which represents encouraging news for Newcastle as they consider making a move for him.
Newcastle have long been admirers of Sorloth, and the opportunity could now be available for them to finally act and secure their man. The striker would also reportedly welcome a return to England, where he would have the chance to prove that he can succeed after struggling earlier in his career while on the books of Crystal Palace.
Newcastle face Juventus competition
Sorloth’s willingness to return to England could strengthen Newcastle’s position in the race for his signature. The club have been looking for opportunities to improve their attacking options, and the availability of the Norwegian could provide them with an attractive target.
However, Newcastle will face competition from Juventus, with the Italian club also making Sorloth their main transfer target this summer. Their interest could make negotiations more difficult and force Newcastle to move quickly if they want to secure his signature.
The situation therefore gives Newcastle a significant opportunity, but they cannot afford to assume that signing Sorloth will be straightforward. Atletico’s willingness to sell has opened the door, while the player’s desire to return to England could work in their favour as they compete with Juventus for his services.
