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Atletico Madrid continue to hunt in the Premier League as Lucas Digne lined up as alternative to Liverpool star Andy Robertson

<p>Atletico have chosen Digne as Plan B should their pursuit of Liverpool left-back Robertson fail to materialise according to <a href="https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/atletico-madrid-lucas-digne-andrew-robertson-xbmqmh6cc" target="_blank"><em>The Times</em></a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>One of Diego Simeone's requests to the sporting directors has been a new left-back. While they could agree on personal terms with AC Milan's <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/theo-hernandez-newcastle-atletico-madrid-offers-ac-milan-reject-eur20m-salary-offer-al-hilal/blt2a2e9f3b6b0cfa10" target="_blank">Theo Hernandez</a>, they failed to agree on a transfer fee with the club. This led to Atletico moving on to Robertson as a target as&nbsp;Liverpool are close to agreement with&nbsp;Bournemouth for <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/done-deal-liverpool-transfer-update-father/blteb332112c6b82a61" target="_blank">Milos Kerkez.</a></p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Atletico’s backup idea to Robertson is Digne who had a good campaign with Unai Emery's Aston Villa, where they reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League of the 2024-25 season. His contract with Villa is set to expire in 2026 and is yet to agree on a renewal with the club<strong>.</strong></p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Atletico lost their first Club World Cup match 4-0 to Championed League winners Paris Saint-Germain. Simeone will hope to have a new left-back in place shortly after the tournament ends.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ATLETICO?

Atletico Madrid continue to hunt in the Premier League as Lucas Digne lined up as alternative to Liverpool star Andy Robertson | Goal.com

Atletico Madrid have lined up Aston Villa&apos;s Lucas Digne as a backup option should their pursuit of Andy Robertson fall through 