Motta for Atletico Madrid?

Atletico Madrid could be set to make a bid for Barcelona midfielder Thiago Motta. Recently, Barcelona's sporting director Aitor Beguiristain had announced the Brazilian had no future at the club, and a series of clubs have expressed an interest in the talented 24 year old.

Juventus, Milan and Lazio have already announced their interest in the player, but rumours are surfacing that Motta could cost as much as £7m which could put off a number of his suitors.

Motta had been a firm fans favorite at the Nou Camp, but is not in Frank Rijkaard's plans for the new season.