Mark Gay, Getty Images November 29, 2025, 12:59 p.m

Crystal Palace’s England centre-back Mark Gaye is spending his final months at the club as his contract expires next summer and will not be extended.

And therefore, already with the beginning of the winter transfer window, the 25-year-old performer can freely negotiate with any club and make official agreements about the future transfer.

There are currently a lot of suitors for the player — from Liverpool, which is considered the favorite in the race, to Barcelona in Catalonia.

However, another signal recently came from Spain from an interested club – Atletico Madrid.

Diego Simeone highly appreciated Gaia’s capabilities, and “Matracniki” contacted the footballer’s representatives to get up-to-date information about his status and wishes in the context of continuing his career.

This season, Mark has already played 20 matches, scored one goal and provided three assists.