Hermoso and Milenkovic to replace Lucas and Godin

According to 'Marca', Atletico Madrid are running against the clock looking for defenders like Lucas Hernandez. Young, experienced and with an encouraging future. 

The cited media outlet sustains that Atletico have got various footballers on their agenda which include Mario Hermoso and Nikola Milenkovic as their main targets. 

Although their interest in both is not new, it is worth remembering that the Serbian was close to joining Atletico in the past, but Fiorentina rejected an offer of 35 million euros plus Savic at the last minute.

In the case of the Espanyol central defender, the difficulty resides in Real Madrid's option to buy him back. Although, according to 'COPE', the footballer has the right to unilaterally reject that option. 

While they are trying to halt the array of talent leaving the Wanda Metropolitano, Atletico Madrid are confident in strengthening their rearguard with top level players to accompany Gimenez in the centre of defence.