Manchester City set for Jeremy Doku talks, Atletico Madrid keen

Manchester City will reportedly look to tie 23-year-old Belgian international Jeremy Doku to a new contract amid his links with Atletico Madrid.

According to a report by TEAMtalk, Jeremy Doku is the subject of interest from Atletico Madrid. The Colchoneros are keen on reinforcing their offensive unit by signing a wide attacker in the summer transfer window. So, the 23-year-old Manchester City winger has emerged as a target for the Spanish outfit.

However, Manchester City will attempt to tie the Borgerhout native to a new contract in the coming weeks to ward off Atletico Madrid heading into the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, Doku has “concerns about his role and wants clarity over his future before committing” to a deal.

How has Jeremy Doku fared at Manchester City?

Jeremy Doku has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Manchester City from Stade Rennais in a deal worth £55.5 million in August 2023. Born in Borgerhout, the young winger spent his formative years in Belgium, passing through the academies at Olympic Deurne, Tubantia Borgerhout, and Beerschot AC before graduating from the youth division at Anderlecht.

However, the 23-year-old rose in prominence during his spell with Stade Rennais before moving to Manchester City. Doku has made over 100 appearances for Manchester City thus far while chipping in with 17 goals and 32 assists. However, the Belgian winger faces an uncertain future at the Etihad, with Atletico Madrid among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window.

La Liga adventure on the horizon?

Atletico Madrid’s interest in Jeremy Doku is understandable. The Spanish giants are scouring the market for a versatile wide attacker heading into the summer transfer window, as Diego Simeone wants more firepower in the final third. Additionally, Alexander Sorloth and Antoine Griezmann have faced an uncertain future at Atletico Madrid in recent months.

Several candidates have thus emerged on Atletico Madrid’s wishlist, with Doku also a viable target. However, Manchester City will attempt to tie the former Rennes winger to a new contract, having scheduled talks with his entourage. However, the youngster has “concerns about his role and wants clarity over his future before committing” to a deal.

Meanwhile, Doku is not the only Manchester City attacker on Atletico Madrid’s wishlist, with recent reports linking them with Omar Marmoush. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the 23-year-old Belgian international.

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