Joao Felix’s proposed loan deal with Man United is off the table, with the club now reportedly eyeing a high-profile move for France striker Randal Kolo Muani.
Erik ten Hag is extremely light on attacking options following Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure, with Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford the only senior, established options capable of leading the line and playing through the middle.
Why Manchester United Backed Out Of Joao Felix Deal
Felix emerged as a potential short-term solution after falling out of favour with Diego Simeone, with Atletico Madrid willing to sanction a loan deal.
The Portugal international was offered to United, Chelsea and Arsenal by his agent, Jorge Mendes.
However, The Telegraph claims the Red Devils have now ended their interest and are looking at alternative solutions.
Atletico were seeking a €15m (£13.3m) loan fee, while Felix’s wages until the end of the season would cost a further €6m (£5.3m), plus Mendes would expect a payment too.
That is too extreme a price to pay for United who have baulked at the demands and backed away from a deal, and it would take a dramatic shift in the positions of Felix, Atletico and Mendes for Man United to return to the negotiating table.
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However, Ten Hag remains desperate to bring in a new forward and has made his case to United’s board, who are now weighing up a move for Frankfurt frontman Kolo Muani, according to French newspaper L’Equipe.
There had been suggestions that United were limited to only signing players on loan – with the Glazers unwilling to sanction any deals while they were looking to sell the club – but that stance could change for the right player.
Kolo Muani has enjoyed an excellent debut season for Frankfurt and earned a place in Didier Deschamps’s France squad for the World Cup.
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