Barcelona see Portuguese international’s arrival as ‘unfeasible’, but player willing to wait

The Joao Felix to Barcelona rumours have been flying around relentlessly after the Portuguese forward admitted his wish to sign for the Blaugrana.

The 23-year-old, in an interview, stated that his dream has always been to play for the La Liga champions and he would jump at the chance if it presented itself.

Barcelona, for their part, are also interested in his services, with president Joan Laporta having already gone on record about his admiration for the 23-year-old Portuguese international in the past.

Some reports have suggested that Atletico Madrid, who are disappointed with Felix’s antics, are ready to give the go-ahead to his move to Barcelona and that the deal could be completed.

However, Toni Juanmarti has come up with a fresh update that states that things are not as advanced as reported.

As per the update, Felix’s agent, Jorge Mendes, has offered him to Barcelona this summer. The Catalans have not closed the door entirely on the Portuguese international, but believe that, at this point, his arrival would be ‘unfeasible’ for the club.

Felix, though, is prepared to wait until the final stretch of the transfer window to secure a move to Barça.

Reports on Wednesday indicated that even signing Felix on loan for a single season would cost Barcelona a sum of €25 million, including his loan fee and salary for a year.

Naturally, the La Liga champions would feel that a deal is unfeasible, especially given their financial situation and the fact that they wish to sign more reinforcements for the squad.

The update from Juanmarti further states that Felix’s name had not been discussed as a target during initial meetings to formulate the transfer plans for the summer.

But the player is greatly admired and appreciated and his signing will not be dismissed, as long as he would arrive under ‘discounted conditions’.

Any move, thus, might have to wait until late in the transfer window and would also depend on whether there are any notable exits from the club’s current attacking unit.