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Man Utd and PSG are £105m Joao Felix's biggest admirers: Transfer war to ensue



Posted Sunday, February 17, 2019 by Dailystar.co.uk

Man Utd and PSG are £105m Joao Felix's biggest admirers: Transfer war to ensue
Benfica talent Joao Felix is wanted by Champions League rivals Manchester United and PSG (Pic: GETTY)

MANCHESTER UNITED are battling PSG for the teenage talent dubbed 'the next Cristiano Ronaldo' - Joao Felix.

The 19-year-old Benfica star is wanted by both European giants, having been tracked by a host of other clubs too.

United and PSG are currently going head-to-head in the Champions League, with the Ligue 1 title holders having come out on top in Tuesday’s round of 16 first leg.

But while Thomas Tuchel’s side prevailed 2-0 at Old Trafford, the Red Devils will be hoping to get revenge at the Parc des Princes and in the transfer market.

Felix has a huge £105m price tag placed on his head, with Manchester United and PSG two of the attacking midfielder’s biggest admirers.

United, though, have the advantage of history in they can show Felix how they helped build Ronaldo’s career before moving on to Real Madrid.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is fighting to become the club’s manager on a permanent basis.

And his emphasis on youth and given growing talents a chance at Old Trafford may also appeal to Felix.

Academy product Marcus Rashford has become the club’s No.1 striker under Solskjaer, while the interim boss also suggested teenagers Angel Gomes and Tahith Chong are due to be involved in Monday’s FA Cup fifth round tie at Chelsea.

United, though, are joined in the rush to sign Felix by not only PSG but the likes of Bayern Munich, Real, Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea.

Felix’s top ambition is believed to be he wants to follow in Ronaldo’s footsteps, but that does not guarantee United will snap up one of Europe’s hottest prospects.

Felix has the same agent who represents Ronaldo in Jorge Mendes, and the Juventus superstar is also aware of the Benfica ace’s potential.

United are preparing for the transfer window way in advance of the summer, having already made their feelings clear in the striker department.

It is understood Romelu Lukaku is being lined up for a sale at the end of the season.

Inter Milan’s Mauro Icardi and Juventus’ Paulo Dybala are on United’s wishlist to replace the Belgian.

United are preparing for the transfer window way in advance of the summer, having already made their feelings clear in the striker department.

It is understood Romelu Lukaku is being lined up for a sale at the end of the season.

Inter Milan’s Mauro Icardi and Juventus’ Paulo Dybala are on United’s wishlist to replace the Belgian.



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