Atletico Madrid target Bayer Leverkusen defender Omer Toprak

Atletico Madrid have been linked with a Summer move for the Bayer Leverkusen defender Omer Toprak.

According to the Spanish sports website Fichajes, Atletico Madrid are preparing an offer for the 25-year-old player.

However, the report goes onto state that Bundesliga side are unwilling to let go of the Turkish international at the end of the season.

If Toprak were to join Atleti, he would be the second Turkish international at the club alongside Arda Turan.

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Toprak has made a total of 40 appearances for the German giants this season. The 25-year-old centre-back has two goals in 23 international caps for Turkey.

Bayer Leverkusen are currently in 4th place with 58 points in 32 games. Bayer take on Hoffenheim today in the 33rd week of the Bundesliga.