Agent: Atletico Madrid interested in Burak Yilmaz

The agent of Galatasaray striker Burak Yilmaz has claimed that Atletico Madrid are interested in the player.

The forward has been in good form for the Turkish side this season with eight goals in the Champions League, and his representative, Ali Egesel, has said that Atleti are monitoring his situation closely.

"Burak knows that Atletico are a big team and they are interested," Egesel told AS.

"[Atletico winger] Arda Turan has been informing him about the club and is saying some very positive things.

"For him, La Liga is the best competition and Atletico are in the top three."

Atleico are currently third in La Liga.