Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen among trio of clubs keen on Atlético Madrid starlet | OneFootball

Three clubs from across the continent are expressing a keen interest in the services of a young member of the midfield ranks at La Liga giants Atlético Madrid.

That’s according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, who points towards Arthur Vermeeren as the player in question.

Midfielder Vermeeren only made the move to Spain’s capital this past January, in a big-money move from Royal Antwerp.

The 19-year-old arrived boasting a reputation as one of the continent’s standout young players in his role, expected to play a prominent role in Diego Simeone’s engine room ranks as a result.

In the end, however, this proved to be far from the case.

All told, across the 2nd half of the campaign, Vermeeren racked up just five appearances, two of which came in the form of starts.

In turn, it should come as little surprise to hear of Atlético preparing to farm the Belgian international out on loan for the season ahead.

And, as per a report from Fabrizio Romano, Vermeeren will not be at all short on suitors.

‘RB Leipzig, Olympique Marseille and Bayer Leverkusen are keen on signing Arthur Vermeeren on initial loan deal,’ it is confirmed.

Negotiations between the representatives of the midfield starlet, and all three clubs, are now expected to be kicked into gear.

Conor Laird | GSFN