Atletico Madrid monitoring Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi | OneFootball

Atletico Madrid are exploring a move to sign Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi this summer, according to transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio.

Los Rojiblancos continue to scour the Italian transfer market, having recently secured an agreement for Atalanta defender Matteo Ruggeri.

They are looking to replace Rodrigo Riquelme and Thomas Lemar. Rodrigo De Paul also faces an uncertain future at the Wanda Metropolitano.

Atletico are on the verge of signing Real Betis’ midfielder Johnny Cardoso and want to add Frattesi to their ranks.

They tried to include Guiliano Simeone as part of the deal, but Inter reportedly rejected the offer.

Atletico are eager to know about Frattesi’s availability. He is contracted to Inter until 2028.

The 25-year-old has failed to showcase his full potential at Inter due to his curbed game time.

Despite falling down the pecking order, Frattesi delivered some excellent cameos last season, including his decisive goals against Bayern Munich and Barcelona in the Champions League.

A heated exchange with former manager Simone Inzaghi after the final defeat against Paris Saint-Germain fuelled speculation about his future.

While the arrival of new manager Cristian Chivu may have handed Frattesi fresh hope to revive his career, his future at the San Siro is still hanging in the balance.

Napoli have also shown interest in the Azzurri international, who is currently sidelined with a muscular injury.

Petar Sucic’s arrival could also hinder Frattesi’s opportunities. The Croatian midfielder was excellent at the Club World Cup and looks poised for a prominent role in the upcoming season.

Frattesi’s profile perfectly aligns with Simeone’s coaching philosophy. His ability to thrive in counter-attacks, attack the box, eye for goal, and defensive work rate would benefit the Spanish giants.

Atletico have reached an agreement for Villarreal winger Alex Baena and are in advanced talks to sign Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero as part of a summer overhaul.