Manchester United held talks withAtlético Madrid and João Felix about signing Mateus Cunha, while landing Real Madrid Midfielder Casemiro.
Portuguese sensation Felix completed his staggering £113 million move from Benfica to the Spanish capital in the summer of2019, but } I've struggled to match his price tag for the three years since.
The 22-year-old was hit with injury in his most recent season at Atlético, limiting his LaLiga starts to just his 13th. He's had some glorious moments, but there's been talk of potential this summer. Watch the attacking midfielder move to new pastures.
Luis Suarez left Atlético this summer, while Alvaro Morata returned to the club following a two-year loan spell at Juventus. This Spain international joins Antoine Griezmann, Ángel Correa, Cunha and Felix as the club's attacking options.
Additionally, Atleti boss Diego Simeone believesUnited's star Cristiano Ronaldo could be his dream deal this summer. A deal that could bring Ronaldo to Los His Rohiblancos could be related to Red His Devils' interest in Felix alongside Cunha. United made Brazilian agents Chia Jorabuchan and Giuliano Bertolucci aware of their interest before making a formal approach. He formally expressed his interest in Felix and met with Atleti at both the club's official offices in the Spanish capital, alongside a swanky hotel in central Madrid. The two clubs are aware of each other's position. United want to buy, Atleti don't want to sell.
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The Portuguese international has started 49 of 115 La Liga games since moving to the Spanish capital three years ago. Sustained, regular game execution.
As reported by Marca, a meeting with Felix took place when United's transfer chief visited Madrid due to his interest in the Real midfielder Casemiro. was done in A £50million bid for him to join the Brazilian national team has been suggested, which seems to be an ambitious move by the Premier League club.
Casemiro, 30, has been a fixture in Real Madrid's midfield for the better part of a decade, making his 336 appearances in the first team, with Luca alongside Modric and Toni Kroos. It forms part of a central trio. However, the arrival of Eduardo Camavinga and Aurélien Chuameni and the success of Fede Valverde mean that things are changing for the Whites.
