Cristiano Ronaldo's previous claims on striker Joao Felix may have given Arsenal and Chelsea the blessings they need to pursue a transfer in January. It comes as both London sides have been linked with a switch for the Portugal international as an option in the winter transfer window.
The Blues are on the lookout for a striker in January after an injury to youngster Armando Broja in a friendly against Aston Villa ruled him out for the season. Chelsea have been scouting Felix as an option this season, but interest in the Atletico Madrid forward remains tentative at this stage, football.london understands.
Arsenal are in a similar boat, having seen star signing Gabriel Jesus suffer an injury at the World Cup with Brazil that is set to keep him sidelined for a few months. They too are looking at the potential to land a striker in the January transfer window, though there's less urgency compared to their London rivals.
