Middlesbrough and Atletico Madrid are looking to deal for Politano from Sassuolo

Middlesbrough is taking on the Premier League season for the first year after their latest promotion, and the club is looking to hang on to their spot for the successive year. They are paying attention to striker Matteo Poliano of Sassuolo -- temporarily sidelined with an injury -- but a key player for Gasperini's team this far in the season. Politano's record for the club is five goals and four assists in 22 appearances, and Middlesboro are aiming to put an important offer on the table. But Atletico Madrid is already following Politano, and the Spanish club have already visited Italy three times to watch the player. Sassuolo is committed to keeping Politano through the end of the season, however, and would likely push for a discussion around a summer sale.