Topics: La Liga, Atletico Madrid, Arsenal, Santi Cazorla, Arda Turan
Due to the impending departure of Arda Turan, Atletico Madrid is looking at Cazorla as the perfect replacement.

Atletico Madrid’s Arda Turan, one of the many protagonists of the team’s incredibly successful season, will certainly be leaving the Rojiblancos at the end of the Summer. With Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Barcelona interested in the player, it is difficult to expect anything but the player’s departure.

Santi Cazorla had a great season with Arsenal and Wenger will not want to let him go 

In an effort to prepare for the Turkish midfielder’s move, Atleti are looking for a suitable replacement. Naturally, the interest of Atletico Madrid focused on Arsenal’s Santi Cazorla. The Gunners’ midfielder would be a perfect substitute for Turan, as the two share similar qualities. Both players are extremely quick and have an incredible technique and vision. Moreover, Arsenal plays a rather similar style of play as Atleti and Simeone believes he would fit perfectly in the team.

The Spanish international will be watched closely by Atleti during the World Cup

Therefore, Atletico Madrid are preparing an offer that is rumored to be close to £18M to get the creative midfielder. In addition, Cazorla’s national teammate, Juanfran, apparently backed the move. The Rojiblancos’ right-back joked:

“I'm trying to convince everyone to stay and also many national team players to join Atlético de Madrid. Santi is one of them.”

Cazorla and Juanfran during a Spain press-conference