Atletico Madrid boss Simeone ‘contacts Mauro Icardi’s wife Wanda’ about stunning transfer to replace Diego Costa

ATLETICO MADRID boss Diego Simeone has contacted Mauro Icardi’s wife and agent Wanda Nara regarding a sensational swoop to replace Diego Costa.

Inter Milan loanee Icardi, 27, has been in blistering form since moving to Paris Saint-Germain – scoring 20 times in 31 games.

Atletico Madrid boss Simeone has reportedly contacted Wanda Nara over a summer move for husband Mauro Icardi

Nara is not only Icardi’s wife, but also his agent – with the Inter Milan star, currently on loan at PSG, potential on the move to Atletico MadridCredit: Instagram

But PSG have reportedly already terminated his deal after comments made by Wanda – with Atletico put on red alert.

Nara’s comments were part of the reason Icardi’s relationship with parent club Inter – whom he previously captained – soured.

Now it appears the Argentine striker is unwanted by both Inter Milan and PSG.

But he could be handed a lifeline with Atletico Madrid looking for a long-term replacement for former Chelsea star Costa, according to Tuttosport.

Los Rojiblancos had been keen on securing a deal for Icardi last summer after his fall out with Inter chiefs.

But they missed and instead turned their attentions to Portuguese wonderkid Joao Felix, who has failed to live up to the hype early in his career at the Wanda Metropolitano.

Now Atleti bosses are hoping to pair him with Icardi up front, after Simeone reportedly contacted Nara over a summer deal.

Atletico Madrid were desperately close to singing Icardi’s PSG team-mate Edinson Cavani on a free transfer after talks over the summer move began in January.

However, it now appears that deal is off, with Icardi the new No1 striking target.

Wanda Nara may opt to help get her husband out of Paris – and Milan – and over to MadridCredit: Instagram

Atletico are desperate to add some firepower to their squad after a disappointing 2019-20 – where they currently sit outside of the Champions League spots.

Simeone’s men are languishing in sixth place – just two points behind Sevilla in third.

But if the season is called to a halt now, they would miss out on Champions League football in a shock twist of events.

Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk