Atlético de Madrid has been offered the possibility of signing Samú Costa, a Portuguese midfielder represented by Jorge Mendes. Mallorca does not want to lose this important player mid-season. The player is valued at 20 million euros.

Atlético de Madrid is showing interest in acquiring Samu Costa from Mallorca to bolster their midfield lineup. It has been reported that Diego Pablo Simeone has expressed the need for a defensive midfielder to improve the team's performance for the latter part of the season. However, Mallorca is firm on their stance, indicating that they will not negotiate unless the 40 million euro release clause is triggered. Atlético is currently hesitant to pay this sum in the January transfer window and might contemplate finalizing the transfer next summer when they are in a better financial position.

Samú Costa, the 23-year-old Portuguese defensive midfielder, is under consideration by Atlético de Madrid as they look to bolster their squad in the upcoming winter transfer window. Atlético is searching for a player who can provide some rest for Koke during the season, due to a lack of depth in that position caused by injuries to players such as Pablo Barrios. Samú Costa is regarded as a potential '5', a position that Simeone has been requesting for the past two years. Mallorca values Costa highly, setting a demand of at least 20 million euros, with his release clause set at 40 million euros. It is suggested that his agent, Jorge Mendes, could expedite the negotiations. Although Mallorca is reluctant to let him leave mid-season, they may be more receptive to offers in the summer.

Jorge Mendes has proposed moving Samu Costa from Mallorca to Atlético de Madrid for the winter transfer window. Costa is vital for Mallorca, who plan to keep him until summer due to his importance. His release clause is 30-50 million euros, but Atlético may bid around 20 million euros. Selling Thomas Lemar could help finance the deal.