Manchester United receive boost in chase for £107M winger, Red Devils want midfield duo as Pogba replacement, and more Manchester United transfer news - 9 June 2018

Manchester United get a boost in Joao Felix chase

Joao Felix is set to leave Manchester United

Benfica winger Joao Felix is the subject of a transfer war between the Manchester clubs this summer. The Citizens are regarded to be in pole position to land the 19-year-old but recent comments on his future by Benfica president Luis Felipe Vieira could also tempt United in making a move.

According to the president, Felix is not ready to negotiate an extension, which means he will be on the move this summer. And, according to Express Sports, Solskjaer is interested in making a move for Felix given that he fits his bill of requirements.

Shedding light on the matter, Vieira said,

“We sit down with players and they say: ‘President, I can earn five million euros, president, do not make me stay here,’” Vieira told club members."

“Joao Felix had a release clause of £53.4m (£60m) and we realised after two or three games that we must increase it to £107m (£120m)."

“But it is Joao Felix and his family who will decide if he stays. If someone bids £107m (€120m) it is not worth dreaming that he will stay."

“We are trying everything to ensure he stays. But the only way is if we sell him and keep him another year. If not, Joao leaves. There is no room to negotiate further. He doesn’t want to.”

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