Barcelona ‘have discussed Felix transfer' despite Chelsea loan

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Barcelona recently discussed Joao Felix while negotiating with Atletico Madrid for Memphis Depay, according to reports. The Catalan giants remain hopeful of signing some of the world’s best players, despite their delicate financial situation. And while Felix is spending the second half of the season on loan at Chelsea, his long-term future is up in the air.

Barcelona have long admired Felix.

They were among the teams eyeing the Portugal international when he was strutting his stuff for Benfica, only to miss out.

And they were also linked with the forward back in the summer, with Robert Lewandowski ultimately arriving to bolster their attack.

Felix’s long-term future is up in the air at present. He’s on loan at Chelsea but, after being sent off on his debut, is yet to kick on at Stamford Bridge.

And Sport say Barcelona retain an interest in the forward, having recently discussed him with Atletico.

Earlier this month the clubs negotiated a deal for Depay, with the Netherlands international moving to Diego Simeone’s side after struggling for game time in Catalonia.

The publication says Barcelona then discussed Felix at this time, wanting to know what Atletico’s plans for the player are.

Before his move to Chelsea, Atletico managed to extend the forward’s contract until 2027.