Conflicting reports, it really is silly season. This is an odd situation to guess on though.
On the one hand, he could see the departures of Hernandez, Godin, Griezmann, and the possibility of others leaving and want to jump ship himself. Then at the same time he is an Atleti fan and only just moved back last summer, could be thinking that he wants to stay so that Atleti don't fall too far after losing so many players.
Plus, as @citizens_1976 mentioned, this is a huge life decision for the lad. I know I would have found it a tough one at 22, moving to a new country that speaks a language you don't.
FWIW I think he either stays or comes here. Can't see him going to any of United, Barca, or Bayern for a number of different reasons.
On the one hand, he could see the departures of Hernandez, Godin, Griezmann, and the possibility of others leaving and want to jump ship himself. Then at the same time he is an Atleti fan and only just moved back last summer, could be thinking that he wants to stay so that Atleti don't fall too far after losing so many players.
Plus, as @citizens_1976 mentioned, this is a huge life decision for the lad. I know I would have found it a tough one at 22, moving to a new country that speaks a language you don't.
FWIW I think he either stays or comes here. Can't see him going to any of United, Barca, or Bayern for a number of different reasons.