UCL club expect Newcastle bid for their ‘complete’ £50m star, had Jan talks

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Atletico Madrid expect Newcastle United will revive talks over a deal for Yannick Carrasco at the end of the season after failing to secure the winger’s transfer in the January market.

That’s according to Goal, who report Carrasco received bids from Premier League sides to leave during the winter sales. But the Colchoneros retained the Belgian and hope to do so again in the summer. Although they cannot make a final decision until the campaign ends.

Wanda Metropolitano chiefs hope to keep as many of Diego Simeone’s best assets in the Spanish capital as possible. Yet a difficult season so far threatens to see them miss out on Champions League qualification and have to reassess their plans for off-season spending.

Beating relegation-threatened Cadiz 2-1 on Friday with 10-men only lifted Atletico from fourth to third in La Liga. They have also played twice more than Barcelona in fourth and once more than Real Betis in fifth, who only currently trail Simeone’s side by five-points.

Newcastle will face a high cost to sign Carrasco from Atletico Madrid in the next transfer window, regardless. The 28-year-old has a €60m (£50m) release clause in his contract at the Wanda Metropolitano, running to 2024, and the Colchoneros do not plan discounts.

Atletico Madrid expect Newcastle to revive Yannick Carrasco talks in summer

Newcastle were prepared to bet big to bring Carrasco to the Premier League from Atletico Madrid in the January transfer window. Foot Mercato reported the Toon were even ready to trigger his release clause and had discussed the possible deal with his agent, Pini Zahavi.

Tottenham Hotspur also sounded out the likelihood of the 54-cap international leaving the Spanish capital. And Newcastle could face further competition if they revive any bid to sign Carrasco with Chelsea, Manchester United and Barcelona also keen on the Atletico winger.

Simone failing to secure another year in the Champions League could help Eddie Howe in a pursuit. The Atletico Madrid boss also cannot call on Carrasco to help against Manchester United in their last 16 second-leg on Tuesday as the winger Simeone praises is suspended.

“He is a very complete player, with a bright future ahead of him,” Simeone said, via 90min. “He is on the path to getting even better. We work with him day-to-day to help him play.”