Atletico Madrid chase deadline day deal for Tottenham wing-back Matt Doherty
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Atletico Madrid are considering a loan move for Tottenham Hotspur's Matt Doherty, with Diego Simeone having instructed the hierarchy to bring in a right-back this window. An exit for the Irish wing-back would leave Spurs with Emerson Royal as the only senior right-sided wing-back in the squad, which may give a route into the team for summer signing Djed Spence. Arnaut Danjuma joined on loan from Villarreal last week, though is more winger than wing-back, while Richarlison is also expected to return to fitness next week after injury.