JAKARTA - Edinson Cavani is still Atletico Madrid's main target in the January transfer window. However, if Los Colchoneros fail to sign him from Paris Saint-Germain, they will have their eyes set on Alexander Lacazette.
Atleti coach Diego Simeone has asked the club's top brass for a striker and Cavani's contract in Paris expires in June. Although PSG did not intend to part with the Uruguayan, he was given the freedom to decide where to leave.
With these conditions, Atletico began to evaluate other options where Lacazette would be their next signing list. Previously, it was rumored that the French player would leave for the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano.
Atletico only have Alvaro Morata as 'player number 9'. Because of the need for a center-forward they will offer Arsenal Thomas Lemar as part of a deal for Lacazette.
However, the Arsenal forward's future remains in jeopardy until any hopes of Cavani's signing are completely extinguished.
Miguel Angel Gil Marin, CEO of Atletico, has been in Paris since Tuesday. Gil Marin met with PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi to negotiate a move for Cavani.
Gil Marin is looking to change PSG's decision which previously - through sporting director Leonardo - insisted, would not sell Cavani. Apart from the strength that is still needed in the second half of the season, PSG also do not want to strengthen their rivals in the Champions League.
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