According to reports, Manchester City have been offered Aston Villa target Joao Felix as Atletico Madrid move to sign Julian Alvarez.
The Argentina international has impressed forsince joining the Premier League giants for around £14m in 2022. He has 36 goals and 18 assists in 103 appearances for the club across all competitions.
is an important player for Man City, but he is being linked with a move elsewhere as he is behind Erling Haaland in the pecking order at the Etihad.
Atletico Madrid and PSG are known to be admirers of the World Cup winner, but Arsenal also have their eye on him as they scour the market for a new forward.
A report on Monday afternoon claimed with the London outfit willing to pay £70m to sign the 24-year-old.
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The report explained.
‘The Argentina international is eager to leave the Etihad Stadium and although Arsenal like the player, a deal will be extremely difficult as City want to avoid selling to a title rival, despite the Gunners’ valuation likely to match one that the Premier League champions would be happy with.
‘In addition, we have been told that Pep Guardiola’s side have scheduled emergency talks with Alvarez’s agent this week as they look to resolve his future.
‘In fact, we have been informed that Man City are keen to keep Alvarez motivated until at least January, by which time the club hope to have identified a suitable replacement.
‘Nothing concrete regarding a possible replacement has surfaced yet, although Brentford’s Ivan Toney is one player who could become a target if Alvarez departs.’
However, Atletico Madrid remains interested in Alvarez and that they have offered Felix to Man City as a makeweight .
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Felix s future at Atletico Madrid is in doubt after last season s loan spell at Barcelona and . The Daily Mail says.
Atletico Madrid have offered Joao Felix to Manchester City as part of a deal for Julian Alvarez.
The proposal involves Atletico offering Felix on loan with an option to buy plus cash.
City have previous interest in Felix, which dates back to before his loan spell at Chelsea in 2023.
Although City want to keep Alvarez, the 24-year-old is eager to make the switch to Atletico.
City value Alvarez at £75million plus a further £10million based on success.