Manchester United have refuted claims they turned down a huge bid forAtlético Madrid's star João Felix . A subtle dig from the Spanish side.
According to reports in Spain, the Red Devils have been eyeing a deal for the former Benfica forward amid a last-minute scramble for a signing in the final weeks of the transfer window. It was suggested that United had seen a €130m (£110m) offer rejected by Atleti.- The La Liga giants are keen to sign Felix and his eye-popping he will only sell for €350m (£296m). release clause.
It certainly is It seems unlikely. Atlético went one step further and issued an interference warning through their ownTwitter account.
They shared an image of Felix in training with the caption "Priceless", which must have been a clear message of Old Trafford's direction. There is none.
But United responded with kindness. According to the Mail Online, the club refuted claims it had seen its first offer for Felix rejected as "absolute nonsense".
Whether that interest will continue in the final week of the campaign remains to be seen as the Red Devils look to continue signing Tyrell Marathia, Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez. Félix looks a bit on the unlikely side as the 22-year-old Portuguese player Wanda still has four years left on his Metropolitano contract.
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Getty Images)On the other hand, he is happy living with the Spanish giants. "I'm happy. I'm working to help the team and give joy to everyone at the club and at Atleti. The rest of the year I've always tried to do better," he told his AS. Told.
I don't know if this is my year.
``I arrived here young. And I'm fine, I'm happy, I'm calm, and if that's the case, let's hope things go their own way."
Manchester United seem very unlikely to sign Felix, but a player is expected to arrive from Madrid. Various reports suggest that the Red Devils are close to agreeing a deal with Real Madrid star Casemiro.
The club will pay him just under £60m for the Brazilian's services, but he will sign his four-year deal at Old Trafford.
