Atletico Madrid have identified Aston Villa defender Matty Cash as a possible transfer target as boss Diego Simeone looks to reshape his squad this summer.
The Spanish champions are keen to sign a new specialist full-back after Kieran Trippier was sold to Newcastle in January and have been impressed by Cash, 24, who is in his second season with Villa.
After lifting the title last season, Atletico have struggled this term and face a fight to secure qualification for next season’s Champions League.
Atletico Madrid have registered an interested in signing Matty Cash this summer
Diego Simeone is looking to add reinforcements to his squad ahead of the 2022-2023 season
They are currently fifth in La Liga, behind fourth-placed Barcelona on goal difference, while the home leg of their last-16 tie against Manchester United finished 1-1.