Atletico Madrid ‘target former Manchester United forward Depay to replace Chelsea-bound Felix’

Atlético Madrid could sign former Manchester United striker Memphis Depay to replace Chelsea-bound Joao Félix.

Despite his impressive performances at the World Cup, the 28-year-old is out of Xavi Hernández’s plans at the Camp Nou.

Atletico Madrid have reportedly contacted Barcelona about the Memphis Depay loan deal.

And with Diego Simeone’s men set to temporarily lose Felix to Chelsea, Atleti reportedly asked Barca about Depay’s availability.

Depay endured a difficult spell at Old Trafford between 2015 and 2017, scoring just seven goals in 53 appearances.

He left for Lyon before securing a move to Barcelona in 2021.

The 28-year-old striker does not enter Xavi Hernández’s plans at the Camp Nou

The Dutch forward lived a tough stage at Manchester United between 2015 and 2017

But the Dutchman has slipped down the pecking order at the Camp Nou and has only featured four times this season.

He did start in his recent Copa del Rey match with Intercity, but his last league outing was in September.

Félix’s influencer girlfriend, Margarida Corceiro, has confirmed on Instagram that she will fly to London with the Portuguese star ahead of his medical with Chelsea, as he prepares to join the Blues on loan until the end of the season.

Sportsmail reported yesterday that the Blues are expected to defeat Manchester United and Arsenal with the 23-year-old forward signing on loan.

Joao Félix’s girlfriend has posted a photo of herself in a private jet while on her way to London with the Portuguese striker

Atlético de Madrid want to sign Joao Félix to an extension before he seals a loan to Chelsea