2012 European champions Chelsea have reportedly sent scouts to run the rule over highly rated Benfica attacker Joao Felix as they eye a replacement for Eden Hazard. Portuguese newspaper O Jogo revealed the Blues’ interest in the young Portuguese attacker as it was revealed that Chelsea are one of several clubs to have sent scouts to watch Joao Felix in action in the colours of Benfica. Joao Felix, 19, has a release clause of €120m (£105m) having recently put pen to paper on a new contract at the Estadio da Luz. Is Lozano heading to … [Read more...]
Liverpool Face Surprise Threat For €120m Attacker
Five-time European champions Liverpool have a surprise threat to deal with in their bid to sign Benfica whizkid Joao Felix following the news that fellow Premier League club West Ham United have joined the race to sign him. This is according to the publication from the stables of Spanish media outlet AS which claimed that the Hammers have joined more illustrious clubs like Liverpool. Joao Felix, 19, is one of the most sought-after talents on the European football scene following a series of impressive performances for Portuguese Super League … [Read more...]
Chelsea Join Liverpool In €120m Teenager Chase
London club Chelsea are the latest club to register an interest in highly rated Benfica youngster Joao Felix according to reports in the British media. Chelsea have joined Liverpool and other interested clubs in the race to sign the Portuguese junior international as reported by German newspaper Sport Bild. German Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund, Manchester United and German champions Bayern Munich have also been monitoring the teenager. Joao Felix, 19, recently signed a new contract at Benfica with a release clause of €120m … [Read more...]
Liverpool Fail In £61m Bid To Sign Exciting Portuguese Talent
Premier League leaders Liverpool have been handed a huge transfer blow after they were rebuffed in their £61m bid to sign one of the most exciting young players in Portuguese football. According to Portuguese media outlet Correio da Manha, Liverpool made a stunning £61m (€70m) bid for young attacking midfielder Joao Felix only for the Reds to be turned down by his club in their quest to sign the teenager. Joao Felix plays his club football for Portuguese Super League giants Benfica at the moment. The 19-year-old has been attracting the … [Read more...]
Benfica reject Klopp’s £60m bid for Joao Felix
The Sun reported on Wednesday that Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp made a sensational £60m bid for Benfica forward and playmaker Joao Felix as he hoped to lure the teenager to Anfield stadium. The 19-year-old is presently one of the most impressive and highly-rated youngsters in Europe and his performances for Benfica have caught the eyes of top clubs in the continent and beyond. However, signing the playmaker in January is almost a 'mission impossible' due to the fact that Felix recently signed a new contract with the club. Joao Felix … [Read more...]