Arsenal are looking for a solution after the injury of Gabriel Jesus in the Brazilian national team and are ready to allocate a record sum to acquire a new forward.

Football London writes that Arsenal would be interested in the services of Portuguese player Joao Felix, who is not on good terms with Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone.

Joao Felix, who is wanted in the Emirates

23-year-old Joao Felix is ​​the most expensive transfer in the history of Atletico Madrid. In the summer of 2019, the Spaniards paid at least 127.2 million euros for him, and since then Joao Felix has played 129 matches for Atleti, scoring 33 goals and providing 18 decisive assists.

The sports director of Madrid “Atletico” Miguel Angel Gil Marin said that the Portuguese is not motivated enough, and the relationship with Simeone is difficult.

“Joao is the biggest bet the club has ever made. I think he’s at the highest level in the world, but for reasons I won’t go into, the relationship between him and the coach is bad and his motivation isn’t up to par.

It is best to analyze whether there are options for separation. The most reasonable thing to think is that he will go, although I would like him to stay, but that is not the idea of ​​​​the player.

Manchester United were the first team to submit an offer to the club for the Wanda Metropolitano back in the summer of this year, but the Spaniards flatly refused.

Bayern Munich have also expressed an interest in signing the Portuguese player, but it seems that Arsenal remains the closest option.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been tracking the Lusitania star for several years and a move to the Emirates would be beneficial for both parties.

It remains to be seen whether the two sides will agree a transfer fee, given Arsenal are keen to address their striker problem this winter.