Joao Felix is history: Depay on the way

Joao Felix decided to leave the Metropolitano and Chelsea got him on loan for the rest of the season. His departure forces Atletico to look for another striker. 

The board have got their eyes on Memphis. Despite the fact they had other candidates, the Barca player is the favourite to take over from Joao Felix and, according to 'Marca', he is a step away from joining Atletico.

Negotiations are going well. In fact, the cited media outlet states that the signing could be completed in the coming days. It's imminent. 

Barca, who are keeping a very close eye on Financial Fair Play rules, are reportedly willing to sell him in order to get money from his sale. That is the only way Barca will let the Dutchman go, if Atletico promise to pay for him. 

With his goodbye, Barca would save having to pay Depay's salary. Other thing would be key for the Catalans to sell the player. 

The good relationship between Barca and Atletico has apparently made things easier. Despite the fact there was a spat over Griezmann after Atletico bought him back, both clubs have done business which has been good for both and Depay couild be the latest Barcelona footballer to move to Atletico Madrid.

Depay has been thinking about leaving for some time. This season, he has made just four appearances. His lack of game time has led him to look for another club and, if the news is confirmed in the coming days, he will have a chance of getting more game time under Diego Simeone.