Atletico ‘on track’ to sign Argentine teen striker

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo said on Monday that talks to sign 19-year-old striker Eduardo Salvio from Argentine side Lanus were “on the right track”.

“I hope that Salvio will be our next reinforcement. The talks are on the right track and I hope that the transfer could be concluded in the coming days,” he told reporters in Madrid.

Spain’s sports media suggest Atletico could dish out around 8million euros for Salvio, who made his international debut last year.

Last week Atletico brought in Portuguese international midfielder Tiago on loan from Juventus for the remainder of the season, their first and only signing so far of the January transfer window.

“With the arrival of Tiago and Salvio, in principle the winter market will be closed for us. I think that both players can contribute goals, in addition to those already in the squad,” added Cerezo.

Tiago – who has also played for Chelsea and French giants Lyon – had been due to be presented on Monday in Madrid but he was not able to travel to Spain because of the severe winter weather which has grounded flights across Europe.