Bayern Munich are closing on a deal for Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez.

The German champions are looking to bolster their ranks for the upcoming season and have identified Niguez as the man to fill the hole in midfield left by Thiago Alcantara after his departure to Liverpool last summer.

Radio Marca reports Atletico will look to immediately reinvest that money back into securing his replacement, with Udinese's Rodrigo de Paul their main target.

Saul has been linked with the exit at the Wanda Metropolitano for months now, after failing to nail down a regular starting spot this season.

While he made 33 appearances in LaLiga, only 12 of those he played the full 90 minutes and it appears his 13-year association with the club is coming to an end.