Shorts
?Xavi hasn't been convinced so far by Joao Felix's performance and impact on the team and isn't keen on making his move permanent, Atletico Madrid is still asking for a high transfer fee but Felix himself wants to stay at the club and only has the support of the president Joan Laporta, Laporta likes the player and has a good relationship with his agent Jorge Mendes.
?Barcelona has begun their search to potentially acquire a new midfielder in the January transfer window due to the lack of depth in this position, although it isn't certain the club does see it as an option and wants to keep that possibility open, with the injury to Gavi a lot of names have emerged as targets for the club in January.
?Despite Barcelona making an official contract with Hansi Flick over the vacant managerial position this summer last week, Joan Laporta sees Mikel Artetea as the favourite for the manager role next season, it is still early days but more concrete reports emerging about Arteta being the president and Deco's favourite.

