Atletico Madrid has decisively entered into contention for Mattéo Guendouzi in recent hours. Il Messaggero reports that some intermediaries from Lazio were in the Spanish capital on Saturday to discuss a potential transfer. Manager Simeone is pushing for the acquisition of Guendouzi, but Lazio's president Lotito values the Frenchman at a minimum of €30 million and does not intend to lower the price easily.

Atlético Madrid is interested in Lazio midfielder Mattéo Guendouzi during the winter transfer window. Fenerbahce also has strong interest and has reportedly made an offer of €25 million plus bonuses. Guendouzi joined Lazio from Marseille in July 2024 for a reported €13 million, and his current contract runs until June 2028.