According to a new report from Daily Sport, Portuguese star Felix is once again in the spotlight in terms of transfer market developments. Although he is currently in pre-season training with Atletico Madrid, the possibility of leaving the team remains high. It has been revealed that Felix has reservations about taking part in the upcoming Asian season tour and has made clear his desire for Atletico to release him to join Barcelona.
In this complicated series of transfer rumors, Barcelona is undoubtedly Felix's preferred destination. However, Barcelona's prioritization of reinforcement strategies may make Felix's path to joining the club full of variables. It is reported that Barcelona is currently actively seeking other positions to strengthen, although Felix is still on its list of attraction, but has not yet taken substantive action. In addition, if Barcelona succeeds in signing players such as Nico Williams and Olmo, Felix's chances of playing in the team will be further squeezed, which undoubtedly increases the uncertainty of his transfer.
Meanwhile, teams like Benfica and Aston Villa are also keeping a close eye on Felix. Benfica, one of the most active teams in the fight for Felix, has already expressed its willingness to make a formal offer. Aston Villa, on the other hand, wants to introduce the Portuguese international in the form of a loan, but Atletico Madrid prefers to sell Felix directly, which makes the whole transfer process more complicated and lengthy than expected.
Within the team, Felix has a relatively cordial relationship with the Atletico dressing room but a more strained relationship with the coaching staff. This internal conflict has further exacerbated the possibility of his departure from the team. It's worth noting that if Atletico insist on Felix's participation in the Asian tour, he'll likely struggle to get enough playing time in the tournament, which will undoubtedly heighten his uncertainty about his future.
