Manchester United, Newcastle United and Aston Villa are all in the picture for Atlético Madrid’s João Félix, according to claims from Spain.
The forward returned to Madrid after a loan spell at Chelsea. ABC state he has asked his agent Jorge Mendes to find a new club this summer and the same message was also relayed by the La Liga side to Mendes.
It’s stated the 23-year-old is ‘seduced’ to continue in the Premier League, where Manchester United, Newcastle and Aston Villa are named as suitors.
Félix’s first requirement is to join a club that can offer him Champions League football, something that he cannot achieve with the Villans.
The report states the Premier League trio ‘rang’ but haven’t knocked on Atlético’s door with ‘honest intentions’ to sign the Portugal international. This indicates the three clubs would have contacted the player’s camp over a potential deal.
Los Rojiblancos wanted to get rid of the former Benfica star before pre-season started. Although that didn’t happen, ABC state he ‘will not stay’ at Atlético.
Félix’s valuation has dropped after struggles last season. Therefore, Diego Simeone’s side have decided not to sell him this summer and ‘all roads’ point to another loan deal.
This may please Manchester United, Newcastle and Aston Villa, should they decide to take concrete steps to sign him.
