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Manchester United are among three Premier League clubs interested in signing Joao Felix, who spent six months on loan at Chelsea last season.
Felix joined the Blues on a six-month loan deal from Atletico Madrid in January earlier this year. He scored four goals in 20 appearances across competitions for the West London side, who finished 12th in the Premier League.
According to Spanish outlet ABC (via Sports Witness), the Portuguese winger has asked his agents to find a new club. He does not want to continue with Atletico Madrid and views the English Premier League as a preferred option.
Manchester United, Newcastle United and Aston Villa are all interested in signing Felix this summer. They have even contacted the player’s camp but have not had any concrete talks with Atletico Madrid.
Felix wants to join a club that can offer him Champions League football, which puts Aston Villa out of the running. They finished seventh in the league last season and will compete in the UEFA European Conference League.
Meanwhile, Manchester United and Newcastle finished third and fourth respectively, qualifying for the UEFA Champions League. Both teams are now looking for attacking reinforcements as they prepare to compete in the Elite Club Championship next season.
Atletico Madrid want to send Felix on loan rather than sell him this summer due to his depreciation after his time at Chelsea. This can work in favor of the above-mentioned suitors.
The Portuguese joined Atlético from Benfica for €126m in 2019 but has failed to live up to his massive price tag. He scored just 34 goals and provided 18 assists in 131 appearances across competitions.
Manchester United are hoping to complete a second signing ahead of the US preliminary round
According to the BBC, Manchester United are looking to complete their second signing of the summer before leaving on their pre-season tour of the USA.
The Red Devils face Arsenal in the United States on July 22 and leave for the country in a week’s time. They are hoping to complete the signing of Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana before then.
Manchester United’s first bid of £38m was rejected by Inter, who demanded around £51m. It now appears that the two clubs have agreed to a compromise, and the deal could be completed before the end of next week.
Onana will replace David de Gea, who left on a free transfer this year after 12 years. The Cameroonian is set to become United’s second signing this summer following Mason Mount’s £55m move from Chelsea.
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