Manchester United have been dealt a double blow in their pursuit of Atletico Madrid star Joao Felix, with financial obstacles threatening to scupper the move.
The Portugal forward is in line for a move away from the Spanish capital in January, initially on loan. He has fallen out of favour with manager Diego Simeone just three years after completing a £113milion move to the Wanda Metropolitano, and dropped out of Simeone's first team before the World Cup.
United are among a number of Premier League teams in the mix for the former Benfica man, but appear to be at odds with Atleti over the financial aspect of a deal. If Erik ten Hag's side are unable to agree terms, the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea could yet pounce for a man who was a regular for his country in Qatar.
