Atletico Madrid is targeting Jorge Salinas, a 19-year-old left-back who has caught the attention of Man Utd and Barça. The coach Diego Simeone has given his approval for the player to join the team, according to El Nacional. Salinas has had an impressive season with Racing Santander, helping his team to earn promotion to La Liga. The player has a release clause of 16 million euros, which has generated interest from several European clubs. Atletico Madrid is looking for a player to replace Matteo Ruggeri, who is close to being transferred to Aston Villa. Coach Simeone believes that Salinas is the type of player the team needs, with his energy and defensive capabilities. The player is available for a fee of 16 million euros. The 2025-26 season has been successful for Atletico Madrid, with 51 goals scored and 32 received. The team is in fourth place in the league, 22 points behind leaders Barcelona. The next match for Atletico Madrid is against Elche, at the Metropolitano Stadium. Coach Simeone is looking to strengthen his team for the next season, and Salinas is one of the targets.