According to a new report from Daily Sport, Chelsea FC's progress in bringing in Atlético Madrid striker Felix is having a direct impact on the speed of another transfer - that of Longley to Atlético Madrid. This chain reaction highlights the interdependent and intricate relationships between teams in the modern soccer transfer market.
Felix transfer stalls as Mendes steps in
Transfer talks between Chelsea and Atletico Madrid over Felix have been stalled for several days, no doubt creating uncertainty for fans and transfer market observers on both sides. In a bid to break the deadlock, renowned agent Mendes has personally traveled to England in an effort to push the deal through. Felix, a star player for Atletico Madrid, has been the subject of much scrutiny, with Chelsea seen as his most likely next stop.
Longley joining Atletico or speeding up
On the other hand, Barcelona are pressing ahead with the transfer of a number of players including Roque, Faye, Longley and Fathi. Among them, the deal for Longley to join Atletico Madrid has basically been finalized, but the finalization of this deal is closely linked to the transfer of Felix. If Felix is able to successfully leave Atletico Madrid to free up salary and roster space for the team, then the obstacles to Langlei joining Atletico Madrid will be greatly reduced and the deal is expected to be completed quickly.
Barcelona payroll space optimization
For Barcelona, Longley's transfer not only means the adjustment of the team's lineup, but also an important opportunity to optimize the salary structure. Longley's high salary has always been part of Barcelona's financial burden, if he can successfully transfer to Atletico Madrid, Barcelona's salary space will be significantly improved. This will help the club operate more flexibly in subsequent transfers, and may even directly contribute to the registration and joining of other important players.
Complexity and uncertainty in the transfer market
This series of transfer operations demonstrates once again the complexity and uncertainty of the modern soccer transfer market. Transfers between teams are often interconnected and affect each other, and the stalling or failure of one deal can trigger a chain reaction that affects the progress of multiple transfer programs. Therefore, at the critical moment when the transfer window is about to close, teams are racing against time to reach their goals.
