The Gunners have identified the Portuguese striker as one of the ideal options to add to their attack

According to Marca, Arsenal are leading the race to sign Joao Felix . The Portuguese striker’s future has attracted much media attention as the winter transfer window approaches. Spanish sources say the 23-year-old has asked his agent Jorge Mendes to find a new destination.

This season, Felix has only started 9 times for Atletico Madrid. Being on the bench often greatly affects the performance and playing feeling of the player born in 1999. At the age of 23, Felix needs a new destination.

Aston Villa, Chelsea, Manchester United have all been linked with Felix. According to Marca, Arsenal are holding the upper hand over their direct competitors. The Gunners have identified Felix as a possible target to replace Gabriel Jesus, who is out for three months with a knee injury.

According to the valuation from Tranfermarkt, Felix has a transfer value of about 50 million euros. Besides buying outright, Arsenal has another option: asking to borrow Felix until the end of the 2022/2023 season.

The Gunners have had a similar plan with Martin Odegaard, and asking for Felix on loan gives Mikel Arteta enough time to make the most accurate assessment of the 23-year-old striker’s suitability in Arsenal’s tactical system.