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Atletico Madrid make first move in battle for starlet also wanted by Liverpool and Manchester United

Atletico Madrid have opened the bidding for Liverpool and Manchester United target Yusuf Yazici.

The two Premier League giants as well as AC Milan and Monaco are keeping a close eye on the 20-year-old Trabzonspor star.

But now, according to Turkish newspaper Hurriyet, it is Atletico whose interest is at the most advanced stage after they lodged a bid for the youngster.

Trabzonspor are in no hurry to sell the promising midfielder but Atletico have tested their resolve to keep him with a £12.4m offer.

Yazici made his league debut during the 2015/16 season and has since racked up 31 appearances, scoring six times.