From the sectionLlorente won the Champions League with Real in 2018Atletico Madrid are to sign defensive midfielder Marcos Llorente from rivals Real Madrid on a five-year deal, pending a medical. The Spaniard, 24, who joined Real in 2008, made his senior debut in 2015 before a season on loan at Alaves. Llorente, a 2018 Champions League winner, has scored twice in 39 games for Real's first team, including 16 appearances last season. The Spanish under-21 regular is likely to be a replacement for Rodri. Manchester City are in talks with Atletico to sign Spain defensive midfielder Rodri and are willing to pay his £62.6m release clause.

Source: BBC June 20, 2019 12:11 UTC