Manchester United is chasing the Portuguese talent Joao Felix, but Atletico Madrid seems to be making it difficult for the "Red Devils". The Spaniards are looking to agree a loan deal until the end of the season for £9.5m, and then a guarantee from United to eventually buy Felix's card. Atletico Madrid values the player at 70.5 million pounds.
The attacker has been allowed to leave the Wanda Metropolitano, as he is no longer in the plans of coach Diego Simeone. This is because Felix has failed to perform consistently since his transfer from Benfica to the Madrid club.
United are currently one of the clubs leading the race for the player's card. Coach Erik ten Hag needs reinforcements in the attack, especially after the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo. English media reports that United executives have met with Atletico CEO Miguel Angel Gil to discuss a deal, but the Spaniards have rejected the Red Devils' first offer of £3 million for Felix on loan.
Atletico have given the Englishmen until the middle of the week to come up with a new offer, and it is believed that the Spaniards are applying pressure as there are other clubs interested in Felix's card. Among them is Arsenal, who were close to signing the Portuguese last summer. The Londoners are expected to come up with their offer very soon, and United will have 48 hours to respond with a counter-offer.
Felix managed to score in Atletico's last La Liga match against Elche. However, it is still not certain whether coach Simeone will select the striker for the important challenge against Barcelona on Monday.
