Manchester United and Liverpool have been dealt a blow in their attempt to sign Benfica wonderkid Joao Felix as Manchester City reportedly swoop in on the teenager.
The 19-year-old has been making waves in the Primeira Liga this season, netting 13 goals and adding seven assists in 23 matches.
Inevitably his stellar form has amped up speculation on his future, with a whole host of top European clubs reportedly pining for his signature.
In the latest development, Record claim Man City have held a meeting with the parents of the playmaker over a potential switch to the Etihad.
Real Madrid, Juventus, Bayern Munich have also said to be keen on the forward, who reportedly has a £100m release clause in his contract.
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The report states City director of football Txiki Begiristain is desperate to lure him to the blue side of Manchester following his stunning hat-trick against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League last month.
The transfer kingpin has started a ‘charm offensive’ in his attempt to bring him to the Premier League champions.
And Man City star Bernardo Silva has also said he’d love to see Felix in the sky blue shirt.
He told Sol: “I really enjoyed playing against Benfica in the Champions League.
“It is very good the bet that Benfica has made on youngsters, from Ferro, Joao Felix, Florentino, to Jota, who has played less.
“I wish I could take the youngsters from Benfica to Manchester. They are all very good.â€
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