Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte is reportedly a transfer target for LaLiga giants Atletico Madrid, according to reports in Spain.
As per Nacional, Atletico are keen on the 28-year-old centre-back as manager Diego Simeone looks to recruit a player with 'leadership skills' and one that matches the club's budget. The report also states that Atletico like the fact that he has already played in the Spanish top-flight with Athletic Bilbao and that he speaks the language.
However, it is thought that Pep Guardiola is reluctant to let the Spain international leave the Etihad and will not allow the defender to depart.
