MANCHESTER UNITED hope to steal Joao Felix away from Chelsea in the summer.
The striker joined the Blues on loan in January but it is believed they are seeking a permanent move.
However Chelsea did not include a clause in the deal to make the move permanent, so other clubs can make an approach.
United have been linked to Felix for some time and are monitoring his current situation, according to Mundo Deportivo.
Erik ten Hag is reportedly prioritising a move for a striker when the summer transfer window re-opens.
And it is believed Felix could be available for £88million, though the Red Devils are hopeful of a more “favourable deal”.
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However the Portugal international reportedly wants to stay at Chelsea, though he refused to be drawn in to speculation about his future.
Felix, 23, told the LondonBluePod: “For now I’m on loan at Chelsea, so I don’t know the future yet, but I’m here and I see that it’s a big club with a big project.
“I know that Chelsea is a great European team, I feel it and I can see it.”
It is possible Felix could stay at Atletico, with club captain Koke ready to welcome him back into the squad.
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He said of the striker’s future: “They were important players within the team. They made the decision to leave.
“Joao transferred and Cunha transferred. They are decisions of each one.
“Totally respectable. Joao is picking up the rhythm of the games, he is gaining confidence for the coming season to come back here.
“And to Cunha, I wish him all the best.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
