Roberto Soldado could be on his way out of Spurs this summer (Picture: Getty Images)

Spanish champions Atletico Madrid are reportedly in negotiations to sign Tottenham Hotspur striker Roberto Soldado on a season-long loan to replace Diego Costa.

According to Spanish publication Marca, Atletico coach Diego Simeone is keen on Soldado but the club cannot afford to recruit the player on a permanent deal – with Los Rojiblancos instead trying to finalise a loan move for Soldado.

The Spain international has endured a difficult debut season in England’s top flight since signing from Valencia in a £26million transfer last summer, scoring just six goals in the Premier League last term, and it is believed that the striker now wants to return to Spain.



Atletico look set to offer Soldado that chance as the club attempt to strengthen their squad by negotiating several other loan deals ahead of the new league season in Spain.


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