CHELSEA loanee Joao Felix has hit back at speculation around his future ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Portuguese forward, 23, arrived at Stamford Bridge from Atletico Madrid in January.
And while he has shown some flashes of brilliance, he has only managed to contribute three goals in 18 appearances.
As a result, Chelsea may not opt to try and sign Felix on a permanent deal.
That could leave the door open for other clubs to try and snatch the ex-Benfica man away from Atletico.
Newcastle have been linked with a move for the Portugal international as they prepare for Champions League football next season.
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But now Felix has responded to an article by Eleven Sports – which mocked him up in a Toon shirt.
He replied: “Bunch of know-it-alls!”
Atletico Madrid are not expected to keep Felix in the summer despite him joining for a huge £111million in 2019.
Diego Simeone’s men have improved since his departure during the mid-season window.
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However, his destination for the 2023/24 campaign remains up in the air.
Man Utd are another side to have been linked with a move for him.
But Tottenham’s Harry Kane and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen appear to be higher up on the Red Devils’ list of targets.
Benfica forward Goncalo Ramos is also thought to be a preferred option to Felix.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
