Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has no problem with the hype around Saul Niguez.

The midfielder has kicked off the season superbly and is being linked with €150m moves to Barcelona and Manchester United.

Asked if he was worried about the speculation, Simeone said: "No, I think that the positive brings better moods and more strength.

"Beyond being young, Saúl is not a boy, he has been competing at the highest level for years. All that comes to him is a consequence of work. He already had the experience that the coach did not take him into account in the World Cup and now has the opportunity to play.

"Football gives you one thing today and tomorrow takes it away and he has to keep demanding."