Marca: If Romero goes to Atletico, Lino, Molina and Gallagher need to cancel registration

May 1, "Marca" reported that if Christian Romero joins Atletico, then Atletico needs to cancel one of their non-European players.

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levi has made it clear that as long as the team still competes in the UEFA Cup, it will not start negotiations with Atletico Madrid on Romero. In addition, he valued the players about 70 million euros.

In addition to facing difficult negotiations with Tottenham, Atletico Madrid will also trigger a chain reaction for the team. His non-EU identity requires the club to free up one of the three non-European places currently occupied by Lino, Molina and Gallagher.

Although Atletico has been planning relevant conditions since Romero expressed his willingness to join at the end of November last year, in fact, this signing will inevitably require sports director Carlos Bucelo to complete the player cleaning plan simultaneously.

For now, Lino is regarded by the club as the most likely player to achieve a high-priced transfer this summer, and its profits will be used to balance recruitment spending. But the final direction still depends on market dynamics. With age, potential and popularity, Lino does not lack suitors. The key is whether the offer can meet the club's expectations. Atletico Madrid is already looking for his replacement.

If Lino fails to make a deal, Atletico Madrid will launch Plan B, which is to sell Molina. Although the defender always has Simeone's trust and will stay in the team in principle, if a offer of about 30 million euros appears, the club will not set obstacles for the team's departure, especially considering that there are currently reliable candidates like Lorent in the team.

As for Gallagher, although the club has included him in the next season's plan, if there is an offer that cannot be rejected, it will reassess the position. It should be noted that Atletico Madrid paid 42 million euros transfer fee for Gallagher last year, and if it is to be sold, it must ensure a return on investment.