According to AS, Atletico Madrid is monitoring Pau Navarro as a potential signing to bring in younger players for its defense amid doubts over the futures of players like Giménez and Lenglet. The 20-year-old Villarreal player, naturally a right-back, has become a key player as a central defender following Foyth's injury, playing all but 15 minutes of the last eight league matches. The interest is reportedly in an early phase, but Atletico may increase its efforts to sign him in the summer, attracted by his physical attributes, tactical intelligence, and skill on the ball. Other clubs from abroad, including from the Premier League, are also said to be monitoring the player. Any potential move by Atletico for Navarro is reportedly dependent on departures from their current squad.