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Amie Wilson

Who is Angel Correa? The player offered to Spurs as part of Atletico's Kieran Trippier transfer

There is now only a few weeks of the summer transfer window to go, as clubs begin the end of window scramble to secure their target ahead of the new campaign.

Spurs fans will so far be happy with the business that the club has done, bringing in midfielders Jack Clarke and club record signing Tanguy Ndombele.

But, as with any transfer windows, there is also likely to be some outgoings. England full-back Kieran Trippier looks like he may be next out of the door. As reported by , the 28-year-old was given permission to have a medical at Spanish club Atletico Madrid ahead of a move to Europe.

The fee for the England man is believed to be in the region of £25m, but as reported by Sky Sports Spurs have also been offered the chance to to sign striker Angel Correa as part of the negotiations for the full-back.

Although it is still unclear if Spurs have taken up the option, who is the striker, and what would he bring to Mauricio Pochettino's team?

Who is Angel Correa?

Correa is a 24-year-old attacking player, who currently plays for Spanish side Atletico Madrid.

Angel Correa of Atletico Madrid celebrates goal 3-2 during the La Liga Santander match between Atletico Madrid v Valencia at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano (David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)

He was born in Rosario, Argentina and started his career at Argentinian club San Lorenzo, where he scored 12 goals in 58 appearances.

Though predominantly played on the right-wing, the attacker can play anywhere along the front line.

Correa joined Atletico in 2005 and has gone onto score 30 goals in 188 appearances for the club.

How did he perform this season?

The winger had an ok season in La Liga during the 2018/19 campaign. He played a total of 49 games for the Spanish side, scoring five goals and providing another four assists.

In both La Liga and the Champions League, Correa found himself both in and out of the Atletico starting 11, although if he was on the bench, there was only once that he was not used by manager Diego Simeone.

Correa was not included in the Argentina national squad for the 2019 Copa America, and will be able to break his way back into the squad with his performances next season.

What other clubs are interested?

It has been widely reported that Correa is likely to be heading to the exit door at Atletico during the summer. It has been claimed that a meeting has taken place between the club and the player's representatives.

The winger is said to have 'offers on the table', although there are no specific clubs mentioned, which may mean that Spurs will have a clear run for the player.

Both Newcastle and Liverpool were linked with Correa back in 2017.

 

 

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