Newcastle United could well be encouraged by Joao Felix's last experience of Premier League football should they wish to try and lure him to St James' Park next season. The 23-year-old is being made available for loan once more and Newcastle has been earmarked as one possible destination by senior officials at Atletico Madrid.
Despite making the Portuguese talent their record signing following a £113m move from Benfica, his time in the Spanish capital looks to be coming to an end. A breakdown in his relationship with manager Diego Simeone is behind the decision to help him look for a new home.
As the Chronicle reported recently, Eddie Howe's men is regarded as one team who they feel could give him an option for the 2023-24 campaign. Champions League football will be a big draw that Howe can use as part of his negotiation skills should he wish to take up the option.
