West Brom striker Salomon Rondon wanted by Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan
West Ham have shown interest in signing Venezualan forward but now face competition from Italy and Spain for Baggies ace with £16million release clause
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WEST BROM striker Salomon Rondon is being chased by Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan, according to reports.
Rondon is expected to be one of the big departures from the Hawthorns following the club's relegation to the Championship.
The Venezuelan forward is understood to have a £16million release clause written into his contract in case West Brom dropped out of the Premier League.
And say Atletico and Inter are two of the clubs leading the race for his signature over the summer transfer window.
They are said to be keen to snap him up for a bargain fee as West Brom begin the process of rebuilding their squad following the disappointment of the drop.
West Ham have already shown an interest in giving Rondon, 28, another chance to stay in the top flight in England.
New Hammers boss Manuel Pellegrini is being given money to rebuild the squad at the London Stadium and one of the areas he wants to strengthen is up front.
Pellegrini worked with Rondon during his time in charge at Malaga and it is believed he would be keen to link up with him again with West Ham.
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But the chance to play Champions League football is one that the player could find hard to turn down as he contemplates his next move.
Inter's fourth place finish in Serie A was enough for them to make it to the qualifying round of the competition, and they should ensure a safe passage into the group stages.
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The Italians are looking to bolster their attacking options, and believe Rondon has the line-leading ability to fit in well at the San Siro.
Atletico ensured they go straight into the group stages with their second placed finish in La Liga, holding off Real Madrid's challenge by three points.
Diego Simeone is on the look-out for another forward to add to his options, with Fernando Torres leaving the club at the end of the season.
The Atleti squad needs deepening to prepare for the dual demands of La Liga and Champions League football, and Rondon's success in Spain previously has left a good impression.