The north London giants have begun negotiations with the agent representing Atletico Madrid attacker Joao Felix
Sport Witness reports that Arsenal has been in contact with Joao Felix’s agent about a possible transfer. The 23-year-old was Portugal’s best player in the World Cup, but his team ultimately fell short.
His rocky relationship with Atletico manager Diego Simeone is a major factor in the team’s decline. The Spanish club will listen to offers in January, but they won’t come cheap.
Arsenal may have to compete with teams like Manchester United for the player’s services due to their intense interest in signing him.
After a slump, Felix showed signs of life at the World Cup. This might significantly increase the worth of his rapidly depreciating market price. Rojiblancos spent an astronomical £113 million for the player. They will want to make back at least half of that sum.
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Will Joao Felix move to Arsenal or will the Gunners look at an alternative to sign?
Since Atletico’s Champions League hopes were dashed, the club has had to attend to its financial affairs, and it is possible that this may begin with the sale of the player in question. The teenager is likely one of the highest-paid players at Wanda Metropolitano.
Since Gabriel Jesus will be sidelined for a while, Mikel Arteta is hoping that Felix may join Arsenal at the Emirates. The freedom the kid will have to move about the park and effect the defence of his opponent should be just right for his adaptable operating system.
It’s possible that the striker may be moved on loan with an option to make the transfer permanent. But his high salary could be a stumbling block since his new team would be unwilling to pay less for him.
The North Londoners, though, are one of the few teams that could afford such hefty wages. A bidding war might be launched next month as a result.
Reports have surfaced that Mykhaylo Mudryk of Shakhtar Donetsk is the Gunners’ top transfer target as they want to add depth to their striker rotation.
Reports have surfaced that Felix is also on the club’s radar. His agent, Jorge Mendes, has already started talking to the Gunners about a possible January transfer.
The Portuguese agent wants to pry his client away from Diego Simeone and Atletico Madrid. Chelsea, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain are some of the other clubs who have been contacted.
At the end of the day, the Arsenal ambition will decide the next signing. Further, what kind of money the Kroenkes end up spending, will also decide the fate of some stars. Let’s wait and watch!!
