According to rumors, Manchester United may look to replace Cristiano Ronaldo in January with Joao Felix.
Last night, it was exclusively disclosed by SunSport that manager Erik ten Hag wants Ronaldo gone because the player refused to play the substitute against Tottenham.
Felix allegedly wants to leave Atletico either in January or in the summer, according to reports in Madrid.
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According to Spanish site Deportes Cuatro, that might open the door for United to move.
According to reports in Spain, a loan move in January is a possibility, with an eye toward a permanent deal in the summer.
Jorge Mendes, the same agent who represents Cristiano Ronaldo, is Felix’s representative.
And Mendes might have a busy January because he might have to negotiate contracts for both of the Portuguese talents.
In recent weeks, Felix has already been connected to the Red Devils.
Ronaldo’s outburst, which resulted in his exclusion from first-team practice ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Chelsea, has only fueled rumors that he would leave the team.
Although if United does decide to pounce for Felix, they will likely face tough competition.
The unnamed Premier League team, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain, according to the Spanish source AS, are all interested in signing him.
Man Utd may be that team, according to several reports.
However, Felix is already reportedly in discussion with PSG about a possible trade.
The 22-year-market old’s value could increase before the January transfer window if he does well for Portugal at the World Cup, according to Atletico.