Diego Simeone has refused to rule out a Joao Felix departure by insisting nobody in his squad is “indispensable” amid links with a Manchester United transfer.
Following the exit of Cristiano Ronaldo, Erik ten Hag is searching for a new striker in January. According to Atletico Madrid chief executive Miguel Ángel Gil Marin, Felix wishes to leave the club amid a strained relationship with Simeone.
The Portugal international - who scored once and assisted two more goals for his country at the World Cup - has not started for his club in La Liga since September's 2-1 loss to Real Madrid, although bagged three goals in two league substitute appearances just before the mid-season break.