da pixbet： Barcelona are reportedly ready to pay €15 million to keep Joao Cancelo but might miss out on Joao Felix due to Atletico Madrid's demand of €70m.
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Barcelona eager to retain Cancelo permanentlyMight have to reluctantly let go of Felix Both players do not have a purchase optionGetty ImagesWHAT HAPPENED?
Both players arrived at Barcelona on loan last summer, a move necessitated by the Camp Nou side's financial constraints preventing them from pursuing permanent signings. Despite their temporary status, the Blaugrana are eager to retain both Cancelo and Felix for the upcoming season, with discussions already underway at the Catalan headquarters.
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Cancelo, who has impressed with his versatile performances, has seamlessly adapted to various positions on the pitch, including filling in for the injured Alejandro Balde on the left side of defence. They are keen to negotiate a permanent deal with Manchester City and are prepared to offer between €15m (£13m/$16m) and €20 million (£17m/$22m)to secure his services permanently, according to
ATLETICO DEMAND €70M FOR FELIX
Barca signed Felix without a buy option, and although there have been discussions about a permanent transfer, Atletico's hefty demands of €70m (£60m/$76m) make it financially unfeasible for the cash-strapped club. However, the Catalan club allegedly remain open to negotiating another loan deal for the 24-year-old. If they fail to get a deal over the line, they might not be too worried as Felix has struggled to nail down a starting berth for himself in recent weeks, with Pedri being preferred in his inverted left-wing role.
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As the club grapples with financial constraints, finding a feasible solution to tie down both Cancelo and Felix remains a challenge for Deco, Barcelona's sporting director. While presidentJoan Laporta has assured fans that they are working on solutions which will allow them to keep the Portuguese duo permanently at the club next season, it remains to be seen if he can walk the talk.