Manchester United takes a step forward with Joao Felix
The Joao Felix transfer takes a step forward as Manchester United takes initiative ahead of the January transfer window.
With three departures possible, Manchester United set a price to secure Joao Felix
As the January transfer window approaches, Manchester United is becoming more interested in signing Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix. According to rumors, Manchester United will need to spend a lot of money on Joao Felix since Atletico Madrid wants £88 million to sell the striker. When the transfer market reopens the following month, Erik ten Hag is eager to get a Cristiano Ronaldo successor. The Dutchman may not get his way, though, since Old Trafford is now strapped for cash after making significant investments during the summer.
However, the defunct giants released the Portugal international last month following a shocking chat with Piers Morgan. Since then, a number of different forwards, including Memphis Depay, Rafael Leao, Goncalo Ramos, and Cody Gakpo, have been connected to United. Felix is also a candidate; the Red Devils were interested in the Portugal international while he was on display for Benfica.
The future?
That would probably be too much for United at this time, as their budget is reportedly less than £30 million after a significant summer investment. Despite having a disastrous season under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick, United had wanted to spend wisely and sparingly early in the year.
However, the Glazers then lifted budget restrictions to bring in players like Casemiro and Antony following two straight losses to Brighton and Brentford. According to the source, three more players may also quit United in the coming months. Even though the former Crystal Palace striker performed admirably for Manchester United on Wednesday night as they defeated Burnley 2-0 in the Carabao Cup, Aaron Wan-Bissaka is mentioned.
It’s unclear whether United will replace Ronaldo in the new year, especially considering the restrictions on their transfer budget.
