#atletico-madrid

#atletico-madrid

It was a fast start from Atleti, which saw Julian Alvaraz hit the side-netting before Giovanni Simeone headed home from Matteo Ruggeri's cross from the left wing to give the visitors an early lead. However, Galatasaray equalised in the 20th minute after a moment of madness from Marcos Llorente. The right-back turned a low cross from Roland Sallai into his own net, despite being under no pressure from the opposition in the six-yard box.

"We have to win both games; a draw and a win are not enough," Simeone told reporters ahead of Wednesday's clash with Galatasaray.

Atletico Madrid are targeting Wolves' Brazil midfielder Joao Gomes, 24, after the Spanish club sold England international Conor Gallagher to Tottenham on Wednesday. (Marca - in Spanish, external) Meanwhile, Wanderers' Zimbabwe midfielder Marshall Munetsi, 29, is poised to join Paris FC on loan. (L'Equipe - in French, external) Everton have sent an official bid to Turkish side Fenerbahce for Morocco striker Youssef En-Nesyri, 28.

Tottenham Hotspur have dramatically entered the race for Conor Gallagher, launching a late bid to hijack Aston Villa's proposed move for the England international. Spurs have held a long-standing interest in the former Chelsea midfielder, but had remained quiet during the early stages of this window. However, following Aston Villa's formal approach earlier today, the North London club has decisively acted to bring their long-term target to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Chelsea are reportedly preparing to offer as much as 150m for the transfer of Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez in the summer. The Blues could do with a world class centre-forward after a frustrating season from summer signings Joao Pedro and Liam Delap, who haven't really delivered. Alvarez has a total of 40 goals in 81 games since joining Atletico Madrid from Manchester City, where he'd also impressed as a squad player.

"I'm very happy for Musso. He's working very hard, waiting for his moment to perform for the team," said Simeone. "It was an important day for him. He made two or three excellent one-on-one saves. Musso was the best player, which makes me happy. That's what he's there for, to make saves. And I'm glad the team had the composure to win."

Chelsea are in danger of losing one of Enzo Marseca's key men with Atletico Madrid pushing to complete his signing. Maresca has endured a tough few weeks, with Chelsea winning just once since beating Barcelona 3-0 in the Champions League. They have found themselves eight points of Premier League leaders Arsenal and 13th in the Champions League, albeit in a strong position to at least advance to the knockout play-offs.

He signed an improved deal in the summer, and it's made a big difference to his wage packet. He's one of the highest-paid players at Tottenham, so it won't be cheap to get him out. If Atletico think he's going to walk out, they'll have to think again. He'd cost 60-70m. The fact that he's Argentinian and Diego Simeone's Argentinian will have nothing to do with it.