Atletico Madrid are open to letting Joao Felix depart this summer, especially after securing Julian Alvarez from Manchester City for £82 million (€95m/$104m) earlier this month. Despite his notable involvement in Atletico’s pre-season matches, Felix has had a strained relationship with manager Diego Simeone, and the club is eager to offload his wages before the transfer window closes.
Aston Villa has been a heavy spender this summer, and manager Unai Emery has previously expressed interest in signing high-caliber players like Felix. With Villa securing a spot in the Champions League this season, Emery’s ambitions could soon become a reality. However, concerns remain over Atletico’s asking price and Felix’s wage demands, which could pose significant challenges, according to The Mirror.
Aston Villa has outspent every other club in world football this summer, investing more than €176m (£150m/$192m) on eight new players, including Amadou Onana.
Villa will begin their Premier League season with an away match against West Ham next week, but the club is unlikely to make any additional signings before the season kicks off, as their focus shifts to selling players. Diego Carlos and Jhon Duran are still rumored to be potential departures, and a major sale might be necessary to pave the way for Felix’s arrival.
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