La Liga runaway leaders Atletico Madrid could come calling on the under-fire Liverpool FC stalwart Roberto Firmino in the summer transfer window.
Firmino’s spot in the first-choice Reds XI has come under much censure of late taking into consideration the Brazillian’s prolonged duck in front of the goal coupled with Diogo Jota emerging as a vital star at Jurgen Klopp’s disposal.
Jota’s return to the pitch on the back of a lengthy knee injury has witnessed the former Wolves man showcase a brilliant run of showings for both club and country, putting even more pressure on Firmino to up his game in what remains of the ongoing campaign.
Reports from El Gol Digital claim that Atletico Madrid have eyed a surprise swoop for the Brazil international this summer amid equally shocking reports over the past week suggesting that Jurgen Klopp’s outfit were in line to extend an offer for their former talisman Luis Suarez.
The Uruguayan has been in splendid form since signing for Atletico last summer and due to fears of losing out on their goal-getter, Diego Simeone has identified Firmino to move in the opposite direction and take Suarez’s role for the La Liga giants.
