Atletico await Celta Vigo's answer on Augusto Fernandez

It seems, based on recent speculation, that Atletico will most certainly bring a defensive midfielder in to replace the fallen Tiago Mendes. Reports emerged recently Atletico had an interest in Pedro Mosquera and yesterday, AS said Atletico have made a bid for Celta Vigo's Augusto Fernandez.

In the report, AS state that Atletico have no interest in getting involved in a war over the club's captain due to the fact that the clubs currently have good relations together.

Diego Simeone's team harmony is vital and it is believed that the sooner a player can be identified and purchased, the sooner they can start thinking like a rojiblanco.

There was some hesitation over spending unnecessarily in January given Saul Niguez' good form but for security's sake and based on the gruelling schedule that possibly awaits should Cholo's side account themselves well in the Champions League, Copa del Rey and La Liga, as expected, they will have a pressing need for fresh legs the longer the season drags on.

Celta Vigo's coach, Eduardo Berizzo, says "Anyone would want to join one of the big clubs, but we want him to continue here. Whoever wants him will need to pay what he's worth".

While Matias Kranevitter arrives in the new year from River Plate, he will have played an entire season and will need time to adapt to the many facets of joining a new league.