After a disappointing Premier League campaign, Manchester United are expected to approach the summer transfer window with urgency and ambition. With several areas in need of reinforcement, one key position under scrutiny is between the posts.
Jan Oblak turns 32 later this month, so naturally, Atletico Madrid have started to consider life after the Slovenian goalkeeper, who has been at the club for over 10 years.
Atletico Madrid will start 2025 as La Liga leaders after their sensational late 2-1 win at Barcelona. Los Rojiblancos ended their 18-year wait for a league victory in Catalonia as Alexander Sorloth came off the bench to net a 96th minute winner.
Atletico Madrid have just two players left from their 2014 title win, but only Koke Resurreccion is ahead of Jan Oblak in terms of games played for Los Colchoneros.
The goalkeeping situation at Atletico Madrid is currently up in the air. Jan Oblak is safe as number one, although there is speculation that he could move on this summer if an enticing offer arrives.
Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak could be on the move this summer. According to a report from AS via Sport, the Spanish giants are willing to sell the player this summer and Chelsea are keen on securing his services.
This summer’s transfer window looks like being increasing busy for Atletico Madrid, with head coach Diego Simeone keen to overhaul his squad after a disappointing 2023-24 campaign.
For the first time in over 10 years, Atletico Madrid may have a new goalkeeper between the sticks for new season, with Jan Oblak’s future no longer assured.
Atletico Madrid have felt the need to respond to a report claiming that goalkeeper Jan Oblak is for sale this summer, following reports that they would consider an offer for the Slovenian goalkeeper.
David De Gea’s situation has surprised many across the world of football. The 33-year-old left Manchester United last summer upon the expiry of his contract, but despite being a highly-regarded goalkeeper, he has been unable to find a new club, meaning that he is still a free agent.
As has been reported in recent months, there are very few players that Atletico Madrid will not consider offers for in the summer, as they try to reshape their squad.
Atletico Madrid beat Inter Milan in a penalty shootout on Wednesday to progress to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League. Jan Oblak saved two spot-kicks as Atletico prevailed 3-2 on penalties at Metropolitano Stadium.
Atletico Madrid veteran Jan Oblak has told the press that they must be aiming for more than fourth place this season, as their campaign threatens to end without silverware or a meaningful run in La Liga or Europe.
Slovenian goalkeeper Jan Oblak is being pursued by Manchester United to take Andre Onana’s spot at Old Trafford. David De Gea, the Premier League’s Golden Glove winner from the previous season, was free to leave the Red Devils in the summer when his contract expired.
Atletico Madrid had the lead at home, they looked motivated and ready to win this one. But some dreadful goalkeeping from the increasingly shaky Jan Oblak has changed the game entirely.
Brahim Diaz scored a bizarre goal for Real Madrid with the final kick of his team's 5-3 win over rivals Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals of the Supercopa de Espana on Wednesday.