Arsenal Transfer News

 Arsenal is at the front of the queue for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix, with the unsettled forward looking to leave the Spanish central likely. Felix joined for a nine-figure sum in 2019 to substitute the Barcelona-bound Antoine Griezmann – but has found life in La Liga tougher than anticipated. Rumors that he doesn't get on with manager Diego Simeone have been a constant during his career in Madrid, with plenty of rumors linking him away during his three-and-a-half-year stint. Performances at the World Cup –extremely in Portugal's 6-1 win over Switzerland – have shown precisely what the 23-year-old is capable of, however. With Atletico ending bottom of their Champions League group in the autumn, Felix could well be assured

to leave – and Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is a reported fan of the player. According to Spanish outlet Marca(opens in new tab), Arsenal is now in the best position to try and sign Felix. Aston Villa and their new manager Unai Emery, formerly of Arsenal, were also said to be interested but can't offer a deal as attractive as the north Londoners. Patricia Corazon (opens in new tab) of Diario AS says the Gunners are now in league with the likes of Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain to make the signing – ESPN(opens in new tab). However, says that United is concerned about the transfer fee. At the same time, PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has explained that his club won't be signing Cristiano Ronaldo(opens in new tab) – so Felix seems wholly unlikely. That leaves Arsenal, who succeed to sign a left-striker in the season as cover for their attacking options, spending the last few weeks of the transport window ensuing

 Pedro Neto. With Gabriel Jesus sidelined through scratch right now, it's feasible that Felix could be an option either on the left wing or at local forward. The one shying point might be who Arsenal has to conciliate with. The club signed defensive midfielder Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid in 2020, severely angered Los Colchoneros in the process. Arsenal attempted to talk Atletico down from their valuation of Party, though the Spanish side wouldn't budge in the slightest. In the end, the Gunners animated the

free clause in the final hours of the transfer window, leaving Atleti without a replacement and upsetting them in the system. The current Premier League leaders might find that they're hard-balled by Felix's proprietors if they try to move for him in January – and might want to oppress an easier deal like Mykhailo Mudrik from Shakhtar Donestk.

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