Real Betis midfielder Dani Ceballos is a target for Atletico Madrid.
AS says Ceballos is Atlético Madrid's priority number one target to reinforce the midfield following Augusto Fernández's long-term knee injury and with the 35-year-old Tiago nearing the end of his career.
Spain under-21 international Ceballos was close to signing for Diego Simeone during the summer but Betis boss Gus Poyet vetoed the deal.
Atlético are prevented from making signings in the January window due to a Fifa transfer ban for signing underage players in violation of transfer rules.