Joao Felix transfer news – odds: Man Utd, Arsenal & Chelsea trail PSG in race for Portugal ace, Aston Villa in mix

THERE are a host of clubs chasing the signature of Portugal star Joao Felix — with PSG seemingly at the front of the queue.

That’s according to bookmakers Betfair, who make the Parisians the 5/2 favourites to sign the 23-year-old from Atletico Madrid.

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Under the careful, defensive approach of Diego Simeone, the attacking flair of Joao Felix hasn’t always been on show since his move from Benfica in 2019.

But with the handbrake off in an attacking system at the World Cup in Qatar, the Portuguese forward has shone on their way to this weekend’s quarter final.

He has one goal and two assists so far in his three appearances at the World Cup, which isn’t too far off his three goals and three assists in 18 appearances for Atletico.

PSG are the current 5/2 favourites to sign him with Betfair.

With three-and-a-half years left on his current deal and a reported £86million fee on his head, PSG would appear most likely to pay that.

Manchester United (5/1) and Chelsea (6/1) are in need of attacking reinforcements and are next best in the betting.

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Felix’s compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo’s axing from Old Trafford has freed up space for Felix to move into, with his versatility across the front a huge positive.

Ronaldo has been linked with a move to Chelsea but should that fall through, Felix to Stamford Bridge is another huge possibility.

Probably Arsenal (15/2) less so, though the injury to Gabriel Jesus could see the Gunners scramble for attacking reinforcements in January.

Aston Villa are the surprise name in the betting, though reports have linked him with a move to link up with Unai Emery.

Press in Spain suggest the player’s agent’s relationship with Emery could see him move on an initial loan deal with the option to buy.

They are 10/1, however – the same price as Newcastle.

Liverpool (18/1) and Real Madrid (33/1) are the outsiders and less likely next destinations for Felix.

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