Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has admitted he's keen to sign Villarreal striker Luciano Vietto.

The Argentine is also being linked with Liverpool.

“He is one of our objectives and we’re close to an agreement,” said Simeone.

“I hope to have him next season, because he’s a player with fantastic characteristics.

“I’ve known him since he was at Racing and it was me that gave him his debut, he reminds me a little of a young David Villa.”