Manchester United have been offered the opportunity to sign Atletico de Madrid forward Alexander Sørloth, according to TEAMtalk.
The 30-year-old Norway international is reportedly open to taking on a new challenge in his career, but Atletico de Madrid are not planning to let him leave unless they can secure a suitable replacement before any transfer is completed.
Sørloth has not played for Atletico de Madrid at the start of the new season because of an injury. His absence means the forward has yet to make an appearance in the current campaign, while his future has now become the subject of reported interest from Manchester United.
The Norwegian striker was a regular contributor for Atletico de Madrid last season. He featured in 54 matches across all competitions, scoring 20 goals and providing one assist.
Sørloth remains under contract with Atletico de Madrid until 2028. Transfermarkt experts value the player at €18m, although any potential move would also depend on whether the Spanish club can identify an adequate replacement.
The approach to Manchester United has been reported by TEAMtalk, with the Premier League club now linked with a possible move for the experienced forward. Sørloth is understood to be prepared to consider a fresh stage in his career, but Atletico de Madrid’s position is dependent on their ability to maintain sufficient options in attack.
That condition could prove central to any discussions. Although Sørloth is reportedly willing to accept a new challenge, Atletico de Madrid do not intend to release him without first finding another player capable of replacing him. His existing contract, which runs through to 2028, also gives the club a long-term agreement with the striker.
Sørloth’s statistics from the previous season underline his importance to Atletico de Madrid. The forward played 54 times in total competitions and found the net on 20 occasions, while also registering one assist. He has not yet been able to add to those figures this season because of his injury.
For Manchester United, the reported availability of an established striker offers a potential transfer option, with Sørloth’s valuation currently listed at €18m by Transfermarkt experts. However, the information from TEAMtalk does not state that an agreement has been reached or that Atletico de Madrid have accepted a bid.
The immediate issue remains the Spanish club’s search for a replacement. Until that requirement is addressed, Atletico de Madrid are not expected to sanction Sørloth’s departure, despite the player’s reported readiness to consider a new challenge and the interest surrounding his situation.