Atletico Madrid have reportedly set Chelsea a deadline to complete their purchase of Joao Felix - and that day is hurtling towards them.
The Spanish giants need to sell somebody to finance their £33.7million move for Conor Gallagher, which is in the lurch despite terms being agreed.
Gallagher's move to Atletico stalled a few days ago when their striker Samu Omorodion's £34.5m switch to Chelsea collapsed at the 11th hour.
Atletico are keen to raise funds quickly because they reportedly wish to unveil Gallagher alongside their other signings.