Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone is targeting Celta Vigo midfielder Augusto Fernández.

Marca says Simeone wants Augusto as a replacement for injured veteran Tiago.

Player and coach are fellow countrymen and met during their time at River Plate.

Now playing in central midfield, the 29-year-old Argentine ticks all the boxes after making a name for himself in Celta's current starting XI.