Atletico Madrid are reportedly aiming to beat Barcelona to the signature of Girona right-back Arnau Martinez.
The 19-year-old began his career at Barcelona and has been linked with a Camp Nou return on several occasions this season.
Mundo Deportivo are now reporting that Atletico are “very serious” about Martinez and have already opened talks with Girona over a move.
The teenager has a release clause set at 20 million euros and the report reckons Atletico have already obtained a “kind of right of first refusal” after talks a few weeks ago.
Martinez has spoken this season about his future, and a possible return to Barcelona, and warned he’ll only come back if he can play regularly.