Transfer Market Agreement almost in place for striker's Atletico departure

While a deal has not yet been made official, it appears Luciano Vietto is edging closer to a move to Sevilla and will fly to Germany to join up with the Andalusians on their pre-season tour.

Despite being highly-rated at the Estadio Vicente Calderon when he joined from Villarreal last summer, a lack of regular first-team action has sparked rumours of another move just a year later, albeit primarily on loan.

With Atleti keen on Sevilla's Kevin Gameiro, it seems a deal is possible, and the Argentine has not travelled with Los Rojiblancos to Australia for their own campaign preparations.

Another interested party, Barcelona, appear to be lagging behind in the race to sign the 22-year-old.

Despite being in need of another striker, the fact any new arrival would likely only be backup to Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar, would leave Vietto in the same situation he found himself at Atleti.