Atletico Madrid are edging ahead in the race for Sporting CP winger Gelson Martins.

Correiro da Manha says Atletico Madrid may have beaten both Liverpool and Arsenal to the attacker.

Martins' agent Ulisses Santos is in Spain speaking to the La Liga outfit.

The winger's representative may stay in Madrid to discuss terms with Julen Lopetegui's Los Blancos, who have also expressed an interest.

Sporting are attempting to keep the disgruntled star at the club by forcing president Bruno de Carvalho to step down.

But it appears Martins and his co-stars have made up their mind regarding their future.