Towards the end of the winter transfer window, Atlético Madrid is negotiating a loan for Al Hilal's 22-year-old Brazilian striker Marcos Leonardo. The club is seeking to reinforce its attack following four departures and has contacted the Saudi club in the last few hours to discuss the deal. Leonardo is being considered as an option after players like Kang in Lee and Lookman were previously considered.
The forward joined Al Hilal last season for €40 million from Benfica, who had originally signed him from Santos for a reported €18 million. This season, Leonardo has scored 9 goals and provided 1 assist in 15 Saudi Pro League appearances, and his contract runs until June 2029. His current Transfermarkt market value is €20.00m, and other clubs including Juventus, CSKA Moscow, and Napoli have also been linked with him.
