The 3 forwards that Atlético de Madrid is monitoring for the summer

The Atletico team wants to sign a top-level forward for the next season due to Sorloth's imminent departure.

Javier Parra Peña | 28 Jan 2026 | 08.30
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The 3 forwards that Atlético de Madrid is monitoring for the summer
The 3 forwards that Atlético de Madrid is monitoring for the summer

Atlético de Madrid has set in motion its tracking machinery to secure a new reference in the area for the upcoming summer transfer window. The sports management is seeking solutions in the face of Sorloth's possible departure and the uncertain future of key players such as Griezmann.

In this chessboard, the names of Gonçalo Ramos, Yuri Alberto, and Igor Jesús emerge as the top candidates for Cholo. Each profile offers different nuances, from European experience in Paris to demonstrated physical power in the English league.

Atlético de Madrid, under the leadership of Mateu Alemany, is carefully evaluating the economic viability of these high-impact operations. The goal is clear: to inject freshness, goals, and youth into a forward line that needs to reinvent itself to compete for all titles.

Gonçalo Ramos and the European hierarchy desire for Atlético de Madrid

The Portuguese striker at PSG is the most consensual option due to his work rate and instinct in the box. Gonçalo Ramos is not enjoying the desired minutes under Luis Enrique, despite scoring ten goals so far this season.

This lack of prominence in France presents a unique opportunity for the club to launch a formal offensive. Simeone values the goal-scoring hunger of a striker who already knows how to shine in high-pressure international scenarios.

Signing a player of his caliber would allow Atlético de Madrid to have a "killer" capable of pressing high and regaining possession. Negotiations with the Parisian entity are expected to be complex, but the player's desire for continuity could be the decisive factor.

Goncalo Ramos - Atlético de Madrid

Yuri Alberto and Igor Jesús: the Brazilian alternative on the radar

Simultaneously, the technical department keeps an eye on the South American market and the emerging talents shining in the Premier League. Yuri Alberto has positioned himself as a very attractive market opportunity due to his tactical versatility and Italian passport.

The Corinthians forward has been offered to the club, standing out for his ability to play as a striker or out wide. At just 24 years old, Yuri Alberto represents an investment with great potential for appreciation and an adaptation facilitated by his EU citizenship.

On the other hand, Igor Jesús has burst onto the scene after his remarkable performances with Nottingham Forest in England. His physical dominance and nine goals this season have convinced Atlético de Madrid that he is an ideal profile.

Igor Jesús - Atlético de Madrid

The English turn of events bringing the Forest striker closer

The future of the Brazilian forward at the City Ground could directly depend on his current club completing the signing of Jean-Philippe Mateta. If Forest finalizes that addition, Igor Jesús would have a clear path to head to the Spanish capital this summer.

For Atlético de Madrid, this operation would mean acquiring a player with the necessary tactical rigor for Cholo's demanding system. The South American striker dreams of making the final leap to a big club, and the Metropolitano appears as the perfect destination for him.

Alemany's strategic plan for the new Atlético de Madrid

The offensive restructuring is not a whim but an imperative necessity to maintain the competitiveness of the Madrid squad in Europe. Atlético de Madrid needs to secure a minimum goal tally per season to avoid depending on isolated individualities in close matches.

Whether through the arrival of Gonçalo Ramos or the bet on Brazilian talent, the club seeks to fortify its attacking zone. The fans eagerly await for one of these names to become the new idol leading the colchonero vanguard.

The summer market will dictate the verdict, but Atlético de Madrid has already made a move to make its attack fearsome again. The sports planning enters its critical phase with the aim of assembling a balanced, ambitious, and, above all, very goal-scoring squad.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Los 3 delanteros que vigila el Atlético de Madrid para el verano

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