Atlético Madrid is monitoring Manchester City's Spanish midfielder Nicolás González as a potential option in their search for one or two midfielders. González is a former FC Barcelona youth player who was signed by City from FC Porto in February 2025, but his role at the club is not guaranteed with Rodrigo Hernández now recovered. The 24-year-old has a contract until 2029, a market valuation of 45 million euros, and FC Barcelona has also been linked with him.