Mundo Deportivo claims Atletico Madrid will look to sign Joao Felix for 60m in the summer. It is less than initially claimed as reports from 2023 suggest that signing the winger will cost at least 80 million.
However it is more than Barcelona can afford at this time - the Catalans remain undefeated financially. In addition they hope to keep Felix on another loan deal for next season.
Los Colchoneros have been less than enthusiastic about the idea since Diego Simeone wants Felix future to be sorted out before their pre-summer tour begins in July.
Laporta winger agent and close friend Jorge Mendes is aware of the situation and is reportedly working to find a solution. But if all else fails Felix could find himself on his way to another destination Barca or Atleti. .
In this case Barca will have to find a new left-back at another club.