Mario Gila targeted by Atletico Madrid after Milan focus

Atletico Madrid are the latest club heavily linked with a potential €30m summer swoop for Lazio defender Mario Gila, after strong interest from Milan.

The centre-back is only under contract with the Aquile until June 2027 and therefore is expected to move on at a big profit at the end of this season.

He was purchased from Real Madrid in 2022 for €6m, having come up through their youth academy, although he is originally from Barcelona.

Mario Gila attracting Atletico Madrid interest

According to Spanish newspaper Diario As, Atletico Madrid have set their sights firmly on Gila as a reinforcement for their defence next term.

They are aware of the competition from Milan, which is particularly strong considering their transfer strategy is now run by former Lazio director of sport Igli Tare.

However, Atletico Madrid have greater financial capabilities and may well be prepared to pay up to €30m for the player, compared to the Rossoneri’s €20m proposal.

They are also cleaning out the ranks in defence, as Clement Lenglet and Jose Maria Gimenez are both tipped to move on in the summer.

The Colchoneros do enjoy shopping in Italy, already picking up Matteo Ruggeri and Ademola Lookman from Atalanta, Nico Gonzalez from Juventus, and Giacomo Raspadori from Napoli, in recent months.