Will USL's decision to add Pro-Rel change American soccer?

EXCLUSIVE: Rapinoe has spent a life committed to changing world

10 years of NXGN: Tracking progress of American wonderkids

From Mutiny to Miami, all 32 franchises in MLS history - ranked

Best players, coaches, teams of the 21st century - ranked

Editors' Picks

'Not that type of leader' - Thierry Henry on Pulisic criticism

‘I won’t play’ – Ronaldo makes Portugal ‘win’ admission

'It's over' - Marsch says he has no interest in U.S. job

Complete implosion as USMNT fall to Canada in Nations League

USMNT legend Dempsey frustrated by Americans' performance

Yamal scores stunner for Spain before lucky shootout escape

Dyche baffled by Kompany getting Bayern job

Mullin gets ‘desperate’ transfer update after ‘strange’ events

Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues below<script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_d6e1e5da-7d9a-43d5-97e1-f4350a3cd7e3"}}</script><ul><li>Barcelona eager to retain Cancelo permanently</li><li>Might have to reluctantly let go of Felix </li><li>Both players do not have a purchase option</li></ul>

Barcelona eye €15m offer to keep Joao Cancelo after Man City loan but may miss out on Joao Felix due to €70m demand from Atletico Madrid

LaLiga

Barcelona

Osasuna

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.

WHAT HAPPENED?

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 <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/pasara-joaos-barca-futuro-joao-felix-joao-cancelo-98784250" target="_blank">Sport.</a>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

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<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/why-barcelona-will-not-sign-joao-felix-permanent-atletico-madrid-transfer-explained/bltba313cb54f967859" target="_blank"> financially unfeasible for the cash-strapped club. </a>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.

ATLETICO DEMAND €70M FOR FELIX

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 president&nbsp;Joan Laporta has assured fans that they are <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/barcelona-joan-laporta-permanent-transfers-joao-felix-joao-cancelo-atletico-madrid-man-city/blt2f286789649d2bf8" target="_blank">working on solutions&nbsp;</a>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.

WHAT NEXT?

Barcelona eye €15m offer to keep Joao Cancelo after Man City loan but may miss out on Joao Felix due to €70m demand from Atletico Madrid | Goal.com US

Barcelona are reportedly ready to pay €15m to keep Joao Cancelo but might miss out on Joao Felix due to Atletico Madrid&apos;s demand of €70m.

Next Match