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TOP STORY: Barcelona enquire about Joao Felix’s plans after Chelsea
Barcelona are keeping an eye on Joao Felix‘s situation ahead of the summer with the Portugal international currently on loan at Chelsea from Atletico Madrid, according to Diario Sport.
Barca and Atleti have a good working relationship following various transfers in recent years, including Memphis Depay‘s recent move to Madrid, and now, the two sides are in touch about Felix. There are no deals on the table at the moment, but Barca have reportedly enquired about the Colchoneros‘ plans for the forward in case a move could become a possibility.
Felix has faced a lack of trust from Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone, which was a contributing factor in the 23-year-old’s loan to Chelsea, but he is still considered a talented player with a high ceiling.
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Despite the sending off on his Blues debut, there is the knowledge that Felix will at least be able to get game time in London. Once the loan spell is over, it is expected that Felix will force his way out of Atleti again if Simeone is still there after the manager had left his future open.
Felix’s agent, Jorge Mendes, could look to construct a deal that would allow Barca to sign the Portuguese, especially as the Blaugrana is one of his favourite options.
Barcelona also asked about Felix when Antoine Griezmann joined Atleti, and it is believed that Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez could use him out wide in a front three alongside Robert Lewandowski and Ousmane Dembele.
