The Athletic journalist provides transfer update on Saul Niguez amid Chelsea links

The Athletic journalist David Ornstein has provided a transfer update on Saul Niguez amid Chelsea links. The summer transfer window deadline is closing, while Ornstein claims that Atletico Madrid are still open to let the midfielder leave on loan. However, they are struggling to find out a replacement to the 26-year-old. The journalist has added that if the La Liga champions fail to find another midfield option, Saul will stay at the club this summer.

Breaking: Atletico Madrid are still prepared to let Saul Niguez leave on loan before the transfer window closes amid interest from #Chelsea, but they are struggling to source a suitable replacement - if they can't find, he will remain at the club.

[via @David_Ornstein] — Absolute Chelsea (@AbsoluteChelsea) August 30, 2021

Earlier this week, Atletico manager Diego Simone has opened up on the player's possible move, saying: “We talked to him, I told him what I think and feel. There is not much else. Between now and Tuesday, we'll see. We know that anything can happen in football.” Join us on Telegram!/ Follow us on Twitter!

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