DBasia.news – Manchester City are starting to prepare for the departure of Ferran Torres, who is getting closer to Barcelona. The Mirror reports, the player who will be used as a substitute is Atletico Madrid striker, Joao Felix.
Ferran Torres’ steps in heading to Barcelona is getting easier. Although the two teams are still negotiating, Manchester City are starting to soften. The Citizens are ready to lower the transfer fee request.
Meanwhile, Torres reportedly does not mind returning to Spain and strengthening Barcelona. The Spanish national team player is interested in the project carried out by Xavi Hernandez.
Manchester City has also began to prepare a replacement for Torres. The choice fell to Joao Felix. Reportedly, the player’s agent, Jorge Mendes, came directly to Man City representatives to offer his client.
Joao Felix is reportedly unhappy with the current situation at Atletico. The arrival of Luis Suarez and Antoine Griezmann has reduced his playing time.
Apart from Joao Felix, Manchester City are reportedly also targeting for Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger. The former AS Roma player’s contract will expire in the summer of 2022. That way, Rudiger can be obtained for free at the end of the season.