Lenglet is closer to joining Atletico Madrid than Villarreal.

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Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet could be on the verge of joining Atletico Madrid this summer. If Los Blancos allow Joao Felix to join the Blues as per their target.

Mundo Deportivo reported on Wednesday that. Barcelona centre-back Clement Lenglet, 29, is more likely to sign for Atletico Madrid than Villarreal. If the Rojiblancos reach an agreement to allow Joao Felix to join Chelsea  UFABET 

Atletico Madrid are looking to strengthen their left centre-back position as part of the deal to replace Mario Hermoso. But their attempts to sign Slovakia defender David Hancko from Feyenoord have failed to materialise. With the Rojiblancos now looking elsewhere, with Lenglet one of the options. 

Atletico Madrid have reportedly already held talks with Barcelona, ​​with Lenglet also keen on a move to the Rojiblancos. But are hampered by the player’s wage demands being too high for the club’s budget. But if they can agree on a deal for Joao Felix. That would leave Los Colchoneros with enough money to complete a deal for the French centre-back.

The 29-year-old has been on loan at Barcelona since 2022. With Spurs, Aston Villa and Atletico Madrid the latest club to sign him on loan for the 2024/25 season. 

For Lenglet, he becomes the fifth new signing of the summer for the “Bears”. Following Robin Le 
Normande , Alexander Sørloth, Julian Alvarez and Conor Gallagher.