Transfer talks between Atletico Madrid and Chelsea have once again taken center stage in the football world, especially regarding the future destination of Felix. Despite the failure of a previous deal for Omorodion, the two clubs have not given up on their efforts and have quickly turned their attention to Felix's transfer.
According to renowned journalist Moretto, Atletico Madrid have shown a tough stance in the negotiations by demanding that Chelsea pay a higher transfer fee than the Omorodion. This demand apparently reflects Atletico Madrid's disappointment with Chelsea's behavior in previous deals and their desire to make up for this emotional fallout by increasing the transfer fee.
Meanwhile, Gallagher's transfer situation has added complexity to Felix's negotiations. Gallagher has reportedly signed a contract with Atletico Madrid and started training with the team, but Chelsea have asked him to return to London. The England international is now desperate to resolve his future to avoid an awkward situation before the transfer window closes.
The tension between the two clubs and the uncertainty surrounding Gallagher's transfer bodes well for Felix's negotiations not to drag on for long. For Atletico Madrid, it would be a major victory if they were able to successfully deal with Felix's transfer. After all, they have spent the last two summers trying to find a way to move the young striker out.
However, time is running out with just a little over two weeks left in the transfer window. Atletico Madrid need to reach an agreement with Chelsea in the limited time available to them in order to ensure a smooth transfer for Felix. At the same time, they also need to resolve the issue of Gallagher's retention to avoid a further blow to the team's season plans.
