Atletico Madrid Lead Barcelona In The Race To Sign Kevin Gameiro
Atletico Madrid is believed to have come to an agreement with Sevilla to sign French forward Kevin Gameiro.
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Reports in Spain have it that Atletico Madrid are close to sealing a deal with Sevilla hitman Kevin Gameiro. According to Cadena Cope, the Mattress Makers have taken the upper hand over Barcelona in the race to sign the French striker.
After an impressive 2015/16 season, in which he netted 16 goals and made four assists, Gamiero is said to have requested a move away from the Sanchez Pizjuan.
Atletico and Sevilla have been in close contact already this summer over the loan move of Matías Kranevitter, and Luciano Vietto is also expected to spend the upcoming season with the Andalusian club.
Sevilla’s vice president, Jose Maria Del Nido Carrasco, has revealed the club has received offers for the ex-PSG forward, however, a transfer will only be completed if his 40 million euro buyout clause is matched.