Chelsea left back Filipe Luis has been reassured by former team-mate Tiago that he will be welcomed back at Atletico Madrid.

As Standard Sport revealed back in March, Atletico want to re-sign the Brazil international after just one season at Stamford Bridge.

The 29-year-old joined Chelsea for £16m after winning La Liga and reaching the Champions League final with Atletico last term.

But he has started just nine times in the League for Chelsea, two of which came after the title was secured.

Cesar Azpilicueta is first choice in his position and is likely to remain so under manager Jose Mourinho.

Atletico are looking to strengthen themselves after failing to win any major trophies bar the Spanish Super Cup and already made an enquiry for Luis.

And Tiago said: "We all know Felipe. I love him. If he is not happy then he knows the doors are open here.

The Premier League XI set to leave this summer 11 show all The Premier League XI set to leave this summer 1/11 David de Gea Manchester United



The 24-year-old keeper has arguably been United's best performer in a campaign which has seen them return to the Champions League places.



De Gea has kept 10 clean sheets in the league, comfortably keeping his more experienced countryman Victor Valdes on the bench.



United would likely offer him whatever wage packet he desires, but with Real looking to replace the ageing Iker Casillas, the young stopper - whose girlfriend Edurne is also from the Spanish capital - could find a switch to the Bernabeu too difficult to resist. Adam DavY/PA 2/11 Glen Johnson Liverpool



The 54-time England right-back accepts he is set to leave Liverpool at the end of his contract, with former club West Ham reportedly leading the chase for his signature.



However, Johnson could follow in the footsteps of his long-term international colleague Ashley Cole, who joined Serie A side Roma last summer.



The Giallorossi are poised to secure Champions League football again and their established full-back Maicon is no longer guaranteed a starting berth at the Stadio Olimpico. AFP/Getty Images 3/11 Younes Kaboul Tottenham



Kaboul may have a year remaining on his Tottenham deal but the French centre-back has been forced down the White Hart Lane pecking order - he has made only 11 league appearances this term - and he may look to move on when the season ends.



Newly-promoted Watford are understood to be interested in the 29-year-old, yet Turkish club Besiktas were sniffing around in January and could return with a bid when the transfer window opens. 4/11 Aleksandar Kolarov Manchester City



Serbian left-back Kolarov remains a potent weapon in Manchester City's arsenal, firing home impressive goals for the deposed champions in recent games against Aston Villa and QPR.



The former Lazio player has admitted missing life in Italy, though, and could be tempted to reunite with Roberto Mancini, the coach who brought him to the Etihad back in 2010.



That would mean a switch to Inter Milan, who currently lack players of real quality down the left. Clive Brunskill/Getty Images 5/11 Rafael Manchester United



The Brazilian full-back's influence has waned at Old Trafford since his twin brother Fabio was sold to Cardiff last year.



Broken ribs have now called time on a season which has seen manager Van Gaal employ various alternatives, namely Antonio Valencia and Chris Smalling, at right-back with mixed results, and the Dutch boss has turned to Rafael only 10 times in league games when he has been fit and available.



United could listen to offers from abroad. Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images 6/11 Mohamed Salah Chelsea



Given Salah made only a handful of league appearances for Chelsea before being farmed out to Fiorentina on loan in January, it comes as some surprise that he is eligible for a title winner's medal.



That is likely to be the last honour he receives with the club he joined only 16 months ago. He made an instant impression when arriving in Florence in January, scoring seven goals across his first 11 appearances in all competitions and quickly becoming a fan favourite.



It remains to be seen whether La Viola will make the deal permanent, but he appears to have no future at Chelsea. Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images 7/11 Yaya Toure Manchester City



Ever since it emerged that Kolo's younger brother had not been given a birthday cake by City when he turned 31 last May, the Ivorian midfielder has seemed eager to call time on his five-year stint in east Manchester.



Leading the race for the former Barcelona player's signature are Inter, who are plotting an ambitious rebuilding programme under new owner Erick Thohir and Toure's former manager Mancini.



Yaya's formidable wage demands could, however, prove a major stumbling block for a club who are unlikely to qualify for Europe. 8/11 Paulinho Tottenham



Paulinho arrived in north London having been the driving force behind Corinthians' surge to glory in the Club World Cup, at the expense of Chelsea, back in 2013.



The Brazilian schemer has contributed only six league goals - and none this season - and has largely failed to provide the creative input needed to steer Tottenham back into the Champions League.



Should Spurs decide to cut him loose there will be no shortage of suitors across the continent, with Fiorentina reportedly at the front of the queue. Tottenham Hotspur's Brazilian midfielder Paulinho (R) bears down on the ball but fails to get their before Partizan Belgrade's Serbian goalkeeper Milan Lukac (L) during the UEFA Europa League group C football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Partizan B 9/11 Edin Dzeko Manchester City



Come every transfer window, Dzeko's name is among those being linked with a move away - but this summer the Bosnian striker could leave City for good.



Retained at the Etihad for his propensity for scoring crucial goals from the bench, this season he has been a substitute too often for his liking, managing only four strikes in the league.



The former Wolfsburg hitman could remain in England should Chelsea opt to recruit him as a replacement for Didier Drogba, but a move back to Germany or to Serie A seems more likely for the 29-year-old. Martin Rickett/PA 10/11 Robin van Persie Manchester United



Sir Alex Ferguson's last marquee signing at United, the Dutchman signed expensively from Arsenal was the toast of Manchester in 2012-13, scoring 26 Premier League goals on his way to the Golden Boot and, of course, the title.



He was more subdued under David Moyes but enjoyed a successful World Cup with Holland.



However, this season he has been stripped of penalty-taking duties and in between injuries has managed only 10 goals while Wayne Rooney has re-emerged as the Red Devils' key man.



It could be time for Van Persie to test himself in a different league and, if the rumours are true, he could get an opportunity to relaunch his career with Real Madrid. 11/11 Mario Balotelli Liverpool



Replacing Luis Suarez was never going to be easy but Balotelli has not even flirted with trying to plug the 30-goal deficit left at Anfield.



On his 13th league appearance for the Reds in February, his overdue first Premier League goal beat Tottenham 3-2, yet that is the only meaningful contribution the controversial Italian has made across nine disappointing months.



So far has Balotelli's star fallen that he is set to leave Liverpool for a cut-price fee at the earliest opportunity, with mid-table Serie A club Sampdoria reportedly ready to gamble on the striker. John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images 1/11 David de Gea Manchester United



The 24-year-old keeper has arguably been United's best performer in a campaign which has seen them return to the Champions League places.



De Gea has kept 10 clean sheets in the league, comfortably keeping his more experienced countryman Victor Valdes on the bench.



United would likely offer him whatever wage packet he desires, but with Real looking to replace the ageing Iker Casillas, the young stopper - whose girlfriend Edurne is also from the Spanish capital - could find a switch to the Bernabeu too difficult to resist. Adam DavY/PA 2/11 Glen Johnson Liverpool



The 54-time England right-back accepts he is set to leave Liverpool at the end of his contract, with former club West Ham reportedly leading the chase for his signature.



However, Johnson could follow in the footsteps of his long-term international colleague Ashley Cole, who joined Serie A side Roma last summer.



The Giallorossi are poised to secure Champions League football again and their established full-back Maicon is no longer guaranteed a starting berth at the Stadio Olimpico. AFP/Getty Images 3/11 Younes Kaboul Tottenham



Kaboul may have a year remaining on his Tottenham deal but the French centre-back has been forced down the White Hart Lane pecking order - he has made only 11 league appearances this term - and he may look to move on when the season ends.



Newly-promoted Watford are understood to be interested in the 29-year-old, yet Turkish club Besiktas were sniffing around in January and could return with a bid when the transfer window opens. 4/11 Aleksandar Kolarov Manchester City



Serbian left-back Kolarov remains a potent weapon in Manchester City's arsenal, firing home impressive goals for the deposed champions in recent games against Aston Villa and QPR.



The former Lazio player has admitted missing life in Italy, though, and could be tempted to reunite with Roberto Mancini, the coach who brought him to the Etihad back in 2010.



That would mean a switch to Inter Milan, who currently lack players of real quality down the left. Clive Brunskill/Getty Images 5/11 Rafael Manchester United



The Brazilian full-back's influence has waned at Old Trafford since his twin brother Fabio was sold to Cardiff last year.



Broken ribs have now called time on a season which has seen manager Van Gaal employ various alternatives, namely Antonio Valencia and Chris Smalling, at right-back with mixed results, and the Dutch boss has turned to Rafael only 10 times in league games when he has been fit and available.



United could listen to offers from abroad. Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images 6/11 Mohamed Salah Chelsea



Given Salah made only a handful of league appearances for Chelsea before being farmed out to Fiorentina on loan in January, it comes as some surprise that he is eligible for a title winner's medal.



That is likely to be the last honour he receives with the club he joined only 16 months ago. He made an instant impression when arriving in Florence in January, scoring seven goals across his first 11 appearances in all competitions and quickly becoming a fan favourite.



It remains to be seen whether La Viola will make the deal permanent, but he appears to have no future at Chelsea. Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images 7/11 Yaya Toure Manchester City



Ever since it emerged that Kolo's younger brother had not been given a birthday cake by City when he turned 31 last May, the Ivorian midfielder has seemed eager to call time on his five-year stint in east Manchester.



Leading the race for the former Barcelona player's signature are Inter, who are plotting an ambitious rebuilding programme under new owner Erick Thohir and Toure's former manager Mancini.



Yaya's formidable wage demands could, however, prove a major stumbling block for a club who are unlikely to qualify for Europe. 8/11 Paulinho Tottenham



Paulinho arrived in north London having been the driving force behind Corinthians' surge to glory in the Club World Cup, at the expense of Chelsea, back in 2013.



The Brazilian schemer has contributed only six league goals - and none this season - and has largely failed to provide the creative input needed to steer Tottenham back into the Champions League.



Should Spurs decide to cut him loose there will be no shortage of suitors across the continent, with Fiorentina reportedly at the front of the queue. Tottenham Hotspur's Brazilian midfielder Paulinho (R) bears down on the ball but fails to get their before Partizan Belgrade's Serbian goalkeeper Milan Lukac (L) during the UEFA Europa League group C football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Partizan B 9/11 Edin Dzeko Manchester City



Come every transfer window, Dzeko's name is among those being linked with a move away - but this summer the Bosnian striker could leave City for good.



Retained at the Etihad for his propensity for scoring crucial goals from the bench, this season he has been a substitute too often for his liking, managing only four strikes in the league.



The former Wolfsburg hitman could remain in England should Chelsea opt to recruit him as a replacement for Didier Drogba, but a move back to Germany or to Serie A seems more likely for the 29-year-old. Martin Rickett/PA 10/11 Robin van Persie Manchester United



Sir Alex Ferguson's last marquee signing at United, the Dutchman signed expensively from Arsenal was the toast of Manchester in 2012-13, scoring 26 Premier League goals on his way to the Golden Boot and, of course, the title.



He was more subdued under David Moyes but enjoyed a successful World Cup with Holland.



However, this season he has been stripped of penalty-taking duties and in between injuries has managed only 10 goals while Wayne Rooney has re-emerged as the Red Devils' key man.



It could be time for Van Persie to test himself in a different league and, if the rumours are true, he could get an opportunity to relaunch his career with Real Madrid. 11/11 Mario Balotelli Liverpool



Replacing Luis Suarez was never going to be easy but Balotelli has not even flirted with trying to plug the 30-goal deficit left at Anfield.



On his 13th league appearance for the Reds in February, his overdue first Premier League goal beat Tottenham 3-2, yet that is the only meaningful contribution the controversial Italian has made across nine disappointing months.



So far has Balotelli's star fallen that he is set to leave Liverpool for a cut-price fee at the earliest opportunity, with mid-table Serie A club Sampdoria reportedly ready to gamble on the striker. John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images

"Here we always want players who have served the club and I have no doubt that he'd be well received."

Chelsea are hoping to use the negotiations to help their bid to sign one of Atletico's prize assets.

A move for Koke now looks more difficult after the midfielder revealed he wants to stay at Vicente Calderon.

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However, Antoine Griezmann is more willing to make the switch to the champions and currently has a buy-out clause of £43m, although Atletico want to extend it to £100m in an attempt to scare suitors off.

Griezmann only joined from Real Sociedad last summer but is the club's highest goalscorer with 27 goals in all competitions this year.