José María Giménez has been available for transfer all summer, and an option in LaLiga has emerged for the defender as the transfer window approaches its end. Sevilla have inquired about the 31-year-old Uruguayan's situation. The primary obstacle to a deal is his high salary. According to what AS has learned, for the transfer to happen, Atlético would be required to cover a large portion of his wages, estimated at around 80%. Sevilla does not have the financial capacity for a greater outlay while complying with financial fair play regulations. The club is looking for a centre-back and believes Giménez would be a significant quality upgrade, but the transfer depends on Atlético agreeing to pay a substantial part of his salary. The defender, who has 99 caps for Uruguay, is under contract with Atlético until 2028. His current market value is €9.00m, according to Transfermarkt. Earlier in the transfer window, he was linked with several clubs including Benfica, Juventus, and Milan.