Atletico Madrid star Saul Niguez is a wanted man this summer with a number of clubs including Manchester City interested in his signature, and Spanish football expert Euan McTear has dropped his verdict on the situation.

Niguez has reportedly been offered to the Premier League champions in exchange for Bernardo Silva, and has five years left on his contract at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium. Because of the length left on his contract, it could see Atletico demand a large fee for him.

The Spain international's minutes in the red and white of Atletico diminished towards the end of last season, with Niguez not completing 90 minutes in La Liga since Atletico's 5-0 thumping of SD Eibar in April.

With this in mind, McTear said: "It makes a lot more sense [a move to City]. He's not the starter he was in previous years and I think Atletico know he's one of those players who they can move on".

Niguez has played in a number of different positions throughout his career, including both centrally and off the wing, and could be an ideal fit for Manchester City and manager Pep Guardiola, who once labelled Saul as a "fantastic player".

The champions look set to bolster their squad this summer as they go in search of back-to-back Premier League titles, and with Bernardo Silva possibly wanting to leave the club according to The Athletic, Niguez could be the perfect replacement for him.

Competition is hotting up for the signing of Niguez, with Euan McTear saying: "He's been linked with almost everywhere.

"He's been linked with teams in Italy, Bayern Munich, Liverpool and now City".

So, if the Cityzens want to capture his signature they may have to move quickly and beat off the competition.