Now Manchester United are linked with Atletico’s Joao Felix – with club officials reportedly flying for talks with his agent in their never-ending quest for new signings
- Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is eager to add to his squad this summer
- The Red Devils are looking to bolster their attack for the 2022-2023 campaign
- Reports suggest Old Trafford chiefs have identified Joao Felix as the latest target
- But Atletico are reluctant to let go of the 22-year-old as he is a ‘franchise player’
Manchester United have been linked with yet another top European star in their miserable quest for reinforcements this summer, with Atletico’s Joao Felix the latest to be touted as an Old Trafford target.
The Red Devils are looking to bolster their attack for the 2022-2023 campaign after Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his desire to leave this summer.
And now Ten Hag has reportedly identified Felix as a potential target, but Atletico are reluctant to let go of the 22-year-old as they view him as a ‘franchise player’.
Manchester United have reportedly turned attentions to Joao Felix in their search for signings
United are looking to bolster their attack after Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his desire to leave
According to Marca, United sent several representatives to Atletico on Tuesday evening to discuss a potential deal with Felix’s entourage.
However, officials from the Spanish side informed United that they had no intentions of selling their star forward during the summer transfer window.
The club explained how they had no plans to part ways with their ‘franchise’ players during the 2022-2023 campaign.
Ten Hag sent several representatives to Atletico on Tuesday to discuss a deal with Felix
Atletico are reluctant to let go of the 22-year-old as they view him as a ‘franchise player’
Felix joined Atletico from Benfica in 2019 for £113million. He took a while to find his grove with Diego Simeone’s side but began to settle in soon after penning a seven-year.
During the 2021-2022 season, Felix scored 10 goals in 35 appearances, matching the same goal tally from the campaign before.
Alvaro Morata heaped praise on Felix and explained how he loved playing alongside his team-mate at Atletico.
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