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Kieran Horn

Arsenal dealt blow in Joao Felix transfer battle amid Lionel Messi Paris-Saint Germain claim

Joao Felix Arsenal Messi Atletico Atletico Madrid Gil Marin Paris SaintGermain Bukayo Saka Chelsea Manchester United

Arsenal have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Joao Felix with the Atletico Madrid star said to prefer a move to Paris Saint-Germain. Felix's future in Spain looks to be reaching a conclusion with Atletico CEO Gil Marin revealing the club are set to "consider potential bids".

The 22-year-old has struggled to make a significant impact at Atletico and over three years on from being purchased for £113million from Benfica, looks set to depart the Spanish club especially following Marin's comments on his future.

Marin said: “Joao Felix has top level but because of his relationship with Simeone and game time… we feel that makes sense to consider potential bids to sell him."

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