Everton and Atletico Madrid are front runners for Malaga striker Sandro Ramirez

According to the football transfer rumours in Spanish Media, Everton and Atletico Madrid are front runners for Malaga striker Sandro Ramirez.

Sandro Ramirez has joined Malaga from Barcelona on a free transfer in July 2016. The 21-year-old has a valid contract with Malaga until June 2019.

After his arrival from Barcelona, Sandro Ramirez has scored 16 goals and provided four assists in 29 games for Malaga in all competitions this season.

Sandro Ramirez has represented Spain at Under-17, Under-18, Under-19 and Under-21 level, winning 14 caps and scoring 12 goals.

Ronald Koeman has always been a manager who keeps his eyes on the most talented young players across the globe.

The 21-year old is thought to perfectly fit the profile of attacking player Ronald Koeman wants to target in the summer transfer window.

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone wants to continue to strengthening his squad so they’re able to compete both domestically and in the Champions League next season.

Diego Simeone will reportedly be handed a huge transfer kitty this summer and the Malaga striker is thought to be among the manager’s priorities.

Euro Football Rumours understood that Sandro Ramirez has a bargain 5.8 million euros release clause in his contract.

How strong that interest is and whether Everton and Atletico Madrid will make a summer move remains to be seen but it is certainly one worth keeping an eye on.