Saúl Ñíguez started inside Atlético de Madrid in the third preseason match on Saturday in Wolfsburg, but if one believes both Spanish and English sources, it is far from certain that the central midfielder is in the squad when Atlético Madrid on August 15 opens title defense against Celta Vigo.

After the swap deal between Atlético Madrid and FC Barcelona, ​​who were to send Saúl to Catalonia and Antoine Griezmann back to "Los Colchoneros", has collapsed, the player's agent has said that England and the Premier League are the ideal destination for the 26-year-old Spaniard. .

Facing Mundo Deportivo, the British newspaper Daily Mail confirms that Saúl Ñíguez's agent will travel to England on Monday morning to negotiate with the clubs that have shown interest in the midfielder. In particular, Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea have been fond of Saúl for a long time, where "The Red Devils" are believed to be the favorite for the Spaniard's signature.