Atlético Madrid are prepared to sell Rodrigo De Paul this summer if the Argentina midfielder refuses to sign a contract extension with the Rojiblancos in the coming weeks, a source has told ESPN.

Atletico Madrid midfielder Rodrigo de Paul is considering an offer to leave the club this summer. As he moves into the final year of his deal, Los Rojiblancos are keen to offload the Argentina

MLS insider Tom Bogert responded to the De Paul news by confirming that the "only way" for the Herons to bring in the Argentinian midfielder is to free up a designated player (DP) spot, given De Paul's expected salary.