Joao Felix ‘is told he can leave Atletico Madrid if a suitable offer arrives’

Atletico Madrid have reportedly told Joao Felix he is able to leave if a suitable offer arrives – placing Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Newcastle on red alert. 

Felix’s game time has been hit by the return of old favourite Antoine Griezmann to the Wanda Metropolitano, and a series of injuries have also derailed his season.

And now, according to AS, club president Gil Marin has told Jorge Mendes, Felix’s agent, that if a big enough bid is tabled then the wonderkid will be able to go.

Joao Felix has been told he can leave Atletico Madrid for a suitable offer, reports have claimed

The playmaker, 22, was left on the bench for Atletico’s crunch Champions League group stage clash against Porto – and it has not been ruled out that he leaves soon.

Sensationally, four Premier League teams have been identified as potential suitors.

It is little surprise to see United among them, in light of the club’s previous interest in signing the starlet. It was even claimed that they lodged a lucrative bid.

Felix (left) has struggled for game time this season and was left on the bench against Porto

Manchester United, managed by interim boss Ralf Rangnick, are one of the clubs keen on Felix

The shock name is Newcastle, however, despite their money-spinning takeover from a Saudi-led consortium and the departure of the much-maligned Mike Ashley.

Despite the expected difficulties facing the club, with teams understood to be reluctant to offload stars to St James’ Park, Newcastle expect to be busy this winter.

Indeed, the same report from AS goes as far as saying that they have made a approach for Felix, although the player is not convinced by them. 

Former Benfica man Felix himself is open to leaving Atletico, and will be able to take his pick over his next destination. 

A number of injuries have also derailed Felix’s campaign, and his departure now looks likely

Eddie Howe and Newcastle are reportedly in for Felix, but the ace is not convinced by the offer

As it stands, Newcastle’s offer is the highest, but is the one the player likes the least. 

Felix joined Atletico in an eye-watering deal worth £113million in January 2019, and is the winner of the coveted Golden Boy award from the same year.

Despite the uncertainty over a move, there is no doubting he has a bright future.