We had a large coach group of Spanish visitors in The Transfer tavern today talking about all the latest rumours and gossip from La Liga, one group in particular caught the Tavern's Landlord's attention when they mentioned Atletico Madrid and their recent ban from registering new players for the next two transfer window's.
The landlord ushered them over to a booth served up some Sangria, where they discussed the fact that Atletico have received a ban from FIFA for signing players under the age of 18 without registering them properly, they were also fined £622,000 (900,000) Swiss francs.
Atletico have plenty of transfer targets that may now be scuppered by the recent ban from FIFA which our visiting Atletico Madrid fans are sure their club will appeal against.
Our landlord was intrigued as to which suggested deals they meant, so they explained with five eye-catching rumours that have gone out the window.
Hit the image below to see FIVE Atletico Madrid rumours scuppered by the transfer ban!
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Romelu Lukaku
Lukaku had been linked for a summer move to Vicente Calderon, as Atletico try and build for a sustained period of success under Diego Simeone.
The highly-rated Everton striker, who is likened to Chelsea legend Didier Drogba due to his pace and power, has started to assemble a scoring record like the Ivorian.
His form has not gone unnoticed by top sides in Europe but with Atletico's ban, they can kiss goodbye to any chances of signing the Belgian.
Jose Callejon
The Spanish footballer is currently plying his trade in Italy for Napoli, where he can play as a forward or a winger. The fact he is Spanish appeals to our resident Atletico fans, as they do like local talent in their team.
It appeared that Atletico Madrid were hoping to steal this player from the Italian giants, but if the ban is ratified then the deal will not go ahead, leaving both Atletico and the fans frustrated by the world Governing bodies decision.
Granit Xhaka
Our Spanish friends were really excited about this player and could not hide their dismay from the our landlord about this deal being ruined.
The Swiss midfielder was being lined up by Atletico in a £14million swoop from Borussia Monchengladbach, which isn't easy to say after a few sangrias. However, it seems Xhaka will not be heading to the Spanish capital.
The left footed defensive midfield is also being tracked by Arsenal, who may well be favourites to land the player now after FIFA handed out the ban to the Spanish club.
Koke
Of course the ban does not just effect incoming transfers and outgoing deals may also be scuppered.
Koke has been liked with a move out of Atletico and to Catalan giants Barcelona, as well as mentions with Chelsea in the past.
But if they are not allowed to bring players in, Atletico Madrid will be reluctant to sell any of their current stars no matter how much they get offered.
On the plus side for Atletico, it does mean they get to keep one of the most talented players within their squad.
Mario Mandzukic
Mandzukic is said to be unsettled at the Spanish club and is looking for a way out in the summer, but with the ban stopping his exit as the Spanish giant would not allow such a high quality player go with out being able to replace him.
Although Atletico do have the likes of Antoine Griezmann, Luciano Vietto and Jackson Martinez, an exit for Mandzukic may not be approved- but it is the most likely of all the transfers here to still go ahead.