The agent of Lazio defender Mobido Diakite has cooled talk of a move to Atletico Madrid.

The Spanish outfit are among the clubs keen to acquire the services of the 23-year-old Frenchman in the winter transfer market, according to the local press.

"The Spanish club have not enquired about Mobido," said Diakite's agent Ulisse Savini.

"Mobido is a player liked by many clubs but at the moment there are no negotiations going on.

"He is not playing much right now and it's clear that he would like to play more.

"But the choices made by the coach have to be respected, especially when the team is first in the standings."