Benfica’s Joao Felix is one of the hottest properties in Europe following an impressive campaign during the 2018/19 season that saw him score 20 goals and register 11 assists across all competitions.
Several top clubs across the continent are chasing the 19-year-old and this includes Manchester City, Manchester United and Atletico Madrid.
Marca now claims the Premier League winners are the ‘best placed’ side to sign the teenager, along with Los Rojiblancos.
He has a release clause of €120m in the contract with the Eagles, which will run down in 2023.
It’s claimed Pep Guardiola ‘wants’ the forward and the English champions are willing to pay his asking price, which is in excess of €100m ‘without hesitation’.
City will face competition from Diego Simeone’s side, who are in the market looking for Antoine Griezmann’s replacement.
Atletico want to replace Griezmann with Felix, but they don’t have the same financial muscle as Manchester City.
The Spanish capital club’s CEO Miguel Ángel Gil Marín is of the belief that player’s agent, Jorge Mendes, will help to conclude the operation. 
It’s Marín’s task to convince the super-agent that Atletico will be the best destination for Felix.
Both Marin and Simeone believe it’s best to bring in a player who can be developed rather than signing someone who is already established.
With City keen on signing the Benfica star, and it being claimed they’re willing to pay Felix’s asking price, there could be tough competition.
