Atletico Madrid wins over Valencia to land Getafe winger Mariano Pernia.

The Argentine-born midfielder is a candidate for Spain's World Cup squad as he waits on his Spanish papers this month.

Valencia baulked at Getafe's £2.5 million asking price for Pernia, so opening the door for Atletico. Getafe president Angel Torres met with Atletico officials yesterday to seal an agreement for the football player.

At least two Atletico players will go to Getafe  as part of the deal, with midfielder Gabi a likely makeweight.