Man Utd get green light for Joao Felix transfer with four players involved
Manchester United have been linked with a summer transfer deal for Joao Felix, who is currently spending the second half of the season on loan at Chelsea from Atletico Madrid.
Gabriel Agbonlahor believes Manchester United should sign Joao Felix because of four players, according to reports. The Portugal international had impressed during his time at Chelsea, having moved to west London from Atletico Madrid back in the January transfer window. However, joining the Blues permanently seems unlikely given they’re expected to miss out on Champions League football next term.
Manchester United have been linked with Felix amid uncertainty over his Chelsea future, with the Blues relying on Champions League glory to acquire the forward on a permanent basis.
And Agbonlahor, speaking to Football Insider, believes the attacker would be perfect at Old Trafford - especially due to the inconsistency of the likes of Anthony Martial, Jadon Sancho, Wout Weghorst and Antony.
“I really like what he’s done so far,” said the former Aston Villa star.
“I’ve seen a different side to him at Chelsea. At Atletico, he was playing too deep and wasn’t suited to how they play.
“At Chelsea, you see him getting on the ball, twisting past players – and he’s got a bit of pace as well. I really like him, but he’s got to be more clinical.
“I don’t see any reason why Man United can’t get him. They need options if they’re in the Champions League next season.
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Man Utd would be landing a talented superstar in Joao Felix if they seal summer transfer (Image: GETTY)
Should United move for Felix, he’d become the fifth Portuguese player to join the club in the past two decades.
Cristiano Ronaldo was the first, with the 38-year-old joining as a teenager in 2003 before returning in 2021.
Nani touched down from Sporting Lisbon in 2007 and would proceed to win four Premier League titles, as well as the Champions League, during his time in England.
United landed Dalot in 2018, back when Jose Mourinho was manager.
And Bruno Fernandes made the move in January 2020, with the midfielder arguably the best recruit of the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer era.
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Man Utd duo Jadon Sancho and Antony have been mentioned amid Joao Felix green light (Image: GETTY)
Speaking last month, meanwhile, Felix opened up on his future after being asked if staying at Chelsea is dependent on the Blues qualifying for the competition.
"Yeah, playing in the Champions League is always different. It’s a competition that everyone wants to play,” he said.
"But now I’m focused on this Champions League, on the game.
“We have a lot of games yet to try to reach the Champions League in the league. It’s not over.
“But, yeah, playing in the Champions League is an important decision, but the future no one knows, so let’s see what happens and then we’ll see."