Report: Atletico Madrid want Dani Ceballos

Dani Ceballos of Real Betis Balompie controls the ball during the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and Real Betis Balompie at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on August 29, 2015
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A report claims that Real Betis midfielder Dani Ceballos is a transfer target for Atletico Madrid, who are currently banned from signing new players until 2018.

Atletico Madrid are reportedly interested in signing Real Betis midfielder Dani Ceballos.

The 20-year-old was linked with a move away from Betis in the summer transfer window, but decided to remain in Seville after talks with head coach Gus Poyet.

Atletico are currently unable to sign any new players until 2018 due to their transfer ban, but according to various reports in Spain, the Madrid giants have prioritised the signing of the Spain Under-21 international.

Ceballos, who joined Betis in 2011 before making his first-team debut in 2014, only signed a new long-term contract at the Benito Villamarin earlier this month.

Dani Ceballos of Real Betis Balompie controls the ball during the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and Real Betis Balompie at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on August 29, 2015
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