Thursday, March 28, 2024

Athletic want Basque star trio

La Liga giants Athletic Bilbao are readying an ambitious bid for three high-profile players of Basque origin, according to El Mundo Deportivo.

Having struggled to live up to the billing this season, los Leones aim to seriously reinforce the squad ahead of the 2015/2016 campaign.

El Mundo Deportivo has suggested that Athletic are keeping close tabs on Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi, who has struggled for playing time at Santiago Bernabeu.

Athletic hope to sign the former Real Sociedad footballer on loan until the end of the season, and the 24-year-old appear to be interested in such an arrangement.

Meanwhile, los Leones are also monitoring the situation regarding Arsenal players Mikel Arteta and Nacho Monreal, with a view of stepping up their interest in the summer transfer window.

After losing to Villarreal at El Madrigal, Athletic face Malaga on the road in Copa del Rey quarter-finals and they are 14/5 to win the first leg.

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