Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet has emerged as Atletico Madrid’s latest target. After their attempts to sign David Hancko fell through.

Foot Mercato reporter Santi Auna reported on Wednesday that. Atletico Madrid have made contact with Barcelona over the signing of Clement Lenglet to bolster their defence. UFABET After Feyenoord Rotterdam rejected an offer for Slovakia defender David Hancko. 

Atletico Madrid have completed the signing of Spain international centre-back Robin Le Normand from Real Sociedad this summer. But their attempts to sign Hancko have fallen through. After the 26-year-old’s club rejected a third bid worth €26m from the Rojiblancos. 

Therefore, the ‘Los Golchoneros’ team must look for other targets before contacting Barcelona to negotiate the signing of Lenglet. Who is not in the plans of Hansi Flick, the new coach of the Azulgrana team. After the Bear team had preliminary talks with the representatives of the 29-year-old center.

Lenglet has been training in pre-season with Barcelona and featured in friendlies against Hulot and Manchester City on Tuesday. With the 29-year-old having also impressed the German. But the Blaugrana are keen to unlock Lenglet’s €6m-a-year salary and an agreement with the Rojiblancos is expected to be reached soon.

Lenglet’s current deal at Barcelona expires in 2026. But the new deal could see his contract lengthened so the player’s salary can be divided more judiciously.