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Nathan Ridley

Joao Felix has told Erik ten Hag his best position and who Man Utd should sign after him

Joao Felix will give Bruno Fernandes and Christian Eriksen a run for their money if he signs for Manchester United.

That's because the 22-year-old Atletico Madrid star - who recently emerged as a target for the Red Devils - sees his best position as a No.10, also Fernandes and Eriksen's preferred place in the team. Felix has reportedly been the subject of a mega transfer bid from United worth £110million, which Atletico have already rejected.

If Erik ten Hag eventually gets his man, however, then Felix wants to operate behind the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Anthony Martial as a striker. "My best position is as the second forward," the Portuguese prodigy told the Athletic earlier this year. “Playing like a No. 10, with a guy in front of me."

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