Atlético Madrid forward Joao Felix is to wait for Barça another week
The Portuguese already has an offer from Al Hilal, but the Blaugrana club have confirmed their interest
Joao Felix is a genuine target for Barça. Even though the coaches prefer other options, the club's sporting director and co have communicated to the footballer's entourage that there is a real interest to sign him.
For now, there is no firm offer and Joao is not going to wait forever for fear of running out of exit options. The Portuguese striker has let Barça know that he will wait one more week for a first transfer offer. He desires to play at Camp Nou.
The entry of Al Hilal for Joao Felix is accelerating things. There is a very solid proposal and the coach of the Saudi team, Jorge Jesus, seems to have already spoken with the player to try and convince him. Joao has not shut the doors to this offer, but it is not his first choice.
Felix has made it clear to his agent, Jorge Mendes, to manufacture a move to Barça. Atletico Madrid have agreed to let him leave for the Blaugrana club if an official offer is made.
At Barça, there is still a debate raging about Joao Felix. Xavi believes that the club's limited resources should be allocated to other players, but the coach is aware of the market situation. The Portuguese is a player who would offer alternative offensive options. Everything is geared towards Joao Félix leaving Atlético as the end of the market approaches.
