Atletico Madrid are interested in Corinthians striker Dentinho.

The young forward has been a long-term target for Spanish Liga heavyweights Barcelona and Real Madrid.

And Radio Cadena Ser says Atletico are now making a concerted push for Dentinho, who could arrive as a replacement for one of Sergio Aguero or Diego Forlan.

Dentinho is contracted to Corinthians until 2013 with a buyout clause of €36 million.