Super-agent pushing for Antoine Griezmann-Joao Felix swap deal – report

Earlier today, reports emerged that Barcelona had seen an approach for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix get knocked down. However, there may be fresh development on that front as Tutto Mercato Web is now reporting that a deal could be worked out between the two clubs.

As per the aforementioned outlet, Atletico Madrid remains keen on re-signing Antoine Griezmann from Barcelona – a move had been mooted all summer long with talks of a potential swap involving Saul Niguez doing the rounds before going cold of late.

But with Felix not finding favour under manager Diego Simeone this season and Barcelona interested in the Portuguese, super-agent Jorge Mendes is trying to engineer a swap deal between the two clubs that would see Griezmann and Felix switch teams.

The report insists that while Griezmann is happy to stay at Barcelona, a return to Atletico Madrid would be very much appealing for the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner.

Felix, meanwhile, is undergoing a difficult period in the Spanish capital club after having had a poor spell last term. Having been overlooked by manager Simeone, the former SL Benfica prodigy was left out of the Portuguese national team for the upcoming set of international fixtures.

With the situation being as it is, his agent, Jorge Mendes, is working hard at securing an exit for Felix. And, as things stand, a swap deal involving 21-year-old Portuguese international and Griezmann cannot be ruled out.

This comes in contrast to claims from Fabrizio Romano, who insisted that there is no way Felix would be leaving Atletico Madrid. The Italian transfer expert added that the 21-year-old wants to stay at the Wanda Metropolitano and an exit, even on loan, was out of the question.

Given that Griezmann is one of Barcelona’s highest wage-earners, his exit, if it happens, should potentially clear up enough space to afford Felix on the payroll. However, things could get tricky if Atletico Madrid demand a sizable sum as a transfer fee, apart from Griezmann heading their way.

With not much time left for the transfer window to slam shut, it will be interesting to see if there is any development on this front.