The Court of Arbitration for Sport's sanction means that Atletico Madrid remain banned from signing any players until January, however former Manchester United star Zlatan Ibrahimovic would be recovered from his double knee injury by then and could be the perfect fit.
Los Rojiblancos feel he could be an alternative to Chelsea's Diego Costa because his return is becoming complicated due to the fact he cannot play until the new year and wants to represent Spain at the World Cup in 2018. During the next six months, Costa would need to find a team to be loaned to, otherwise he faces losing his place in the national team.
According to Tuttosport, Ibrahimovic would be an ideal purchase and is available for selection just when the ban comes to an end for Diego Simeone's side.