‘I’ve been told’: Arsenal and Chelsea potential destinations for ‘world-class’ World Cup goalscorer – journalist

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Arsenal are reportedly keen on signing Joao Felix and journalist Dean Jones has suggested the forward is wanting a Premier League move.

Felix is said to be on the radar of Arsenal. Reports from GiveMeSport previously have claimed the Gunners are high on Felix. It is said he is a potential signing for them in January, if the numbers add up.

The Portuguese ace has failed to live up to his £100m+ price tag while in Madrid with Atletico. With that, there has been suggestions that Los Rojos Blancos are open to selling the forward.

And according to journalist Dean Jones, speaking to GiveMeSport, Felix is ready to consider a move to England, with Chelsea among those ready to challenge Arsenal.

“I’ve been told before that he is open to coming to the Premier League as his next destination,” Jones said.

“As soon as that decision is made – if it’s made – then I think clubs like Chelsea will be having a look.”

Felix has made an impression in the World Cup so far, getting his name on the scoresheet.

For Arsenal, an injury to Gabriel Jesus could force them to rethink their January plans. Felix, then, could well be an option.

TBR’s View: Felix an expensive but quality option for Arsenal

Arsenal are going to need to add someone in January but whether or not Joao Felix is the right option is a tough call.

Sure, he has quality and Kieran Trippier lauded the forward as ‘very special‘ in a recent interview. However, there are downsides to this deal for Arsenal.

First, Atletico will want big money. Second, he’s not quite produced like many thought he would and that will make Mikel Arteta have reservations.

If Felix can become what so many thought he’d become, then fair enough. But the price needs to be right, otherwise this is risky business for the Gunners.