Sources: Atletico to sign Trippier, Hermoso

Atletico Madrid are set to complete the signings of Kieran Trippier and Mario Hermoso after making a breakthrough in the negotiations with Tottenham Hotspur and Espanyol respectively on Tuesday, sources have told ESPN FC.

Atletico are finalising the details of both deals which will be completed at around €25 million each and that will serve to complete Diego Simeone's defensive overhaul following the summer departures of key players Juanfran, Diego Godin, Lucas Hernandez and Filipe Luis.

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Barcelona right-back Nelson Semedo had been Atletico's priority but they were forced to explore alternatives due to a reluctance from Camp Nou to negotiate the…