MANCHESTER UNITED target Joao Felix has demanded to leave Atletico Madrid in January, according to reports.
Felix, 23, joined Diego Simeone's side for £113million back in 2019.
But despite his huge fee, the Portuguese star has started only five of Atletico's 14 LaLiga games so far this term.
According to Marca, Felix has asked agent Jorge Mendes to find him a new club mid-season.
The Red Devils are believed to be a realistic contender - given their long-term interest and current need for a forward.
After terminating Cristiano Ronaldo's contract by mutual consent, United boss Erik ten Hag has been left with only Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford up top.
The Red Devils could look to prise Felix away from Wanda Metropolitano at a cut-price - with Atletico in need of funds following an early Champions League exit.
Felix has made 129 appearances for Atleti since joining from Benfica - scoring 33 times and laying on 18 assists - while he also scored in his country's 3-2 win over Ghana at the World Cup this week.
Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are also claimed to be in the mix for his signature.
Should Felix get his move, it could open the door for compatriot Ronaldo to replace him at Atleti.
The club's fans protested against a move for the former Real Madrid talisman last summer.
But that hasn't deterred boss Diego Simeone from potentially making a move.
The Argentine is said to be enamoured with the idea of signing Ronaldo - believing that he still possesses the leadership and mentality to help guide his team to success.
While Atletico could make a move for the 37-year-old, a number of other clubs have signalled that they won't try to sign him.
They include Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and even boyhood club Sporting Lisbon.
gm11
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Felix is a free role player. a number 10.
He's no CF or ST tbh keep him on the wing, doesn't score much hasn't done anything major since leaving Benfica, should have joined Real Madrid or Bayern.
momenhuda
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Felix not a no9, Man U many player like felix.
RahmanJago10
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Agreed, felix never really scores either and isn't constant ever, got called the next Ronaldo and as soon as he leaves benfica thst name gets dropped wonder why? Oh that's right he's a flop.
Felix is a free role player. a number 10.
mowabemnou
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Felix is over rated. Go for Gakpo.
go for yusufa mukuko
gm11
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Felix can't play 9...
Agreed, felix never really scores either and isn't constant ever, got called the next Ronaldo and as soon as he leaves benfica thst name gets dropped wonder why? Oh that's right he's a flop.
gm11
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Man united next season
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Mctominay over Casamero 😂 what you looking to finish 6th again or do you want us to win something?
gm11
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Everyone agrees Manchester United is a small club.
Well unfortunately Liverpool and United are the biggest teams in England and always will be.
gm11
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Felix is over rated. Go for Gakpo.
Both overrated tbf
Yaeblpru
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That will be a curse for the no.7 Jersey,you don't treat the disrespect the king after being loyal to you and then expect his blessings.
What are you on about bro?
Truven1
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The Seen Era Portugal and Manchester United
Josabemoz
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That will be a curse for the no.7 Jersey,you don't treat the disrespect the king after being loyal to you and then expect his blessings.
Vaaaben
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Felix is over rated. Go for Gakpo.
Krishnanda
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Everyone agrees Manchester United is a small club.
Wapmnort
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next season
Emmy619
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Felix is not Striker pls
Buomopsuy
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Man united next season
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Hoacdlmstu
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felix is not good for us
Zemdlmprst
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Felix can't play 9...
He can
Marvincash1
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Get this guy he's good..
Marvincash1
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I suggest utd get Cody gakpo than felix
we already have wingers Felix wil be a good buy ,even though he's not a natural 9
Zetabksuz
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I suggest utd get Cody gakpo than felix
depbenouyz
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Man united next season
Pemabkosy
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Felix would be a right choice let's go for him
SuperGamer2005
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Isn’t really the type of striker they need lol
RahmanJago10
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Felix can't play 9...
Winabkrtuz
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Eriksen is an offensive midfielder, not a defensive one.