The Portuguese forward arrived on loan from Atletico Madrid this summer and initially made a strong impact, enjoying a productive start with two months of promising performances. However, his form has fluctuated between mediocre and occasional brilliance since then, resulting in Xavi dropping him from the starting lineup.
Despite this, according to RAC1 (via Sport), agent Jorge Mendes is actively working on a potential deal for Joao Felix, indicating that negotiations for a second loan with an option to buy are in an advanced stage. Additionally, Mendes is reportedly seeking to facilitate a transfer for Manchester City full-back Joao Cancelo. However, Mendes has cautioned Barcelona that securing Cancelo may prove to be more challenging, as Manchester City is only willing to consider a permanent transfer for Cancelo.
The relationship between agent Mendes and Barcelona has been under scrutiny for some time, with some questioning whether Mendes’ clients are being signed by the club even when they may not be the most suitable options. While Cancelo has generally performed well, Felix’s inconsistent performances may raise doubts about the wisdom of pursuing his signature once again.