Joao Felix is desperate to make a move from Atletico Madrid to Paris-Saint Germain, according to reports. As a result, it seems as though a transfer to Arsenal is unlikely.
The Gunners are in the market for an attacking player this January, especially since Gabriel Jesus picked up a damaging knee injury in Qatar. Plenty of names have subsequently been linked with a move to the Emirates. Mykhaylo Mudryk is widely understood to be their priority option but Felix has been mooted as the perfect player to strengthen Mikel Arteta's squad.
However, transfer guru Gianluca Di Marzio says that Felix wants to join PSG over Arsenal this January.
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Speaking to Dutch outlet Soccer News, he said: "Arsenal certainly not, because he wants to play for Paris Saint-Germain. Atletico Madrid just don't want to lose him at all and they are asking 130-140 million euros (£112 – £120 million) for him.
"Paris Saint-Germain would be a logical choice if he does leave Atletico. After all, there are not that many clubs that can afford to pay him and PSG are interested in young players for the future. So that they can absorb a departure from Mbappe or Neymar or so that they have a replacement when Messi's contract expires."
Felix's desire to leave Atletico is more than evident, but his destination remains uncertain. PSG have a world-class forward line already, so if he's content with being amongst those superstar names, he will likely thrive in France. Still, a move to England, whether that be with Arsenal or the likes of Manchester United, does seem plausible.
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