Villa Exclusive: Big Joao Felix update tonight

Aston Villa have set their sights on signing Atletico Madrid’s Joao Felix this summer, sources have told Football Insider.

Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed that Unai Emery is a fan of the Portuguese forward.

Any potential deal for the 24-year-old would be a big one, as sources claim Atletico Madrid want £50million for him.

Villa have made Felix their number one target this summer, even though it would be a significant fee with large wages to match.

The La Liga side wants to sell Felix on a permanent contract this summer after his loan periods at Chelsea and Barcelona.

It is believed that Felix’s ideal scenario is to return to Barcelona, but given the club’s financial situation that might not be possible.

Villa are in a stronger spot financially and could finance the deal to sign Felix in this window.

Aston Villa could provide Joao Felix a permanent home

Felix has had an indifferent couple of seasons over the past two years but is now searching for a permanent home to kick on his career.

That’s something that Villa could provide, and the fact they have Champions League football to offer is beneficial.

Emery believes that Felix is someone who could have a major impact at the club, which is why he is pursuing him this summer.

Felix has experienced playing in England during his loan spell at Chelsea, which provided mixed results for him.

The forward played 20 times for the Blues and contributed four goals, but last season he scored 10 in 44 games for Barcelona.

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