Transfer Talk: Barcelona look to keep Joao Felix for €80m،
The summer transfer window is closed across Europe, but there are still moves afoot and plenty of gossip swirling. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumors, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Atletico Madrid willing to let Joao Felix stay at Barcelona if big fee is paid
Atletico Madrid are ready to move forward João Felix join Barcelona permanently if they receive an offer of between 70 and 80 million euros, according to Marca.
The 23-year-old is said to be happy at Barca, the club where he is currently on loan, after managing to develop a strong partnership with striker Robert Lewandowski.
Barca president Joan Laporta is reportedly considering talks in the hope of keeping Félix in the job. Blaugrana permanently. He hopes the club’s relationship with the Portuguese international’s agent Jorge Mendes could help seal the deal.
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Atleti are yet to receive a formal offer for him despite interest from the La Liga champions, and they are expected to remain firm with their transfer fee demands after recently signing a two-year extension that guarantees his future at the Wanda Metropolitano until the summer. of 2029.
Felix has contributed to five goals in eight matches in all competitions for Barcelona this season.
Paper gossip
– MLS side Inter Miami consider signing Barcelona defender Serge Roberto, writes Sport. Co-owner David Beckham is reportedly already evaluating potential options that could strengthen his squad, although they may have to compete with Inter Milan, who are also said to be interested in the 31-year-old. He is said to be currently happy Blaugranaand would prefer to stay if he continues to be used in his current role which saw him score in the 2-2 draw against Granada on October 8.
– Crystal Palace reportedly ready to make offer for Manchester United centre-back Marc Guéhi starting in January, Football Insider reports. The 23-year-old has emerged as an option for Man United, who are looking to strengthen the centre-back position when the transfer window opens. The Eagles are looking to agree a new deal with the England international, hoping to ward off interest from potential suitors.
– Growing interest emerges in signing Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, says Gazzetta dello Sport. Roma are the latest club to show interest in the 24-year-old, who has failed to secure a place in manager Mauricio Pochettino’s first team. It is reported that the Giallorossi could look to make a move for him in January, after the Blues failed to offload him this summer. Chalobah made 25 Premier League appearances last season, but he is yet to play a single minute this season.
– Juventus plans to sign Paris Saint-Germain midfielder in January Fabian Ruiz, reports Calciomercato. THE Bianconeri have identified the midfielder as a key position to strengthen in manager Massimiliano Allegri’s squad, and the 27-year-old is believed to be ready to leave the Parc des Princes, where he hopes to go in search of a new challenge .
– Manchester United are interested in the Internazionale winger Federico Dimarco, according to Teamtalk. The 25-year-old, who is also a regular for the Italy national team, has been in impressive form this season in Serie A, with form catching the eye of Man United manager Erik ten Hag . Reportedly a £50m bid would be needed to sign him.
