Manchester United are exploring a potential move for Atletico Madrid star Joao Felix in January.

The Red Devils have a long-standing interest in the Portuguese attacker but have been unwilling to meet Atleti's hefty price tag, said to be more than £100million.

But with the LaLiga giants crashing out of Europe this week, boss Diego Simeone may have to balance the books and sell to buy in the coming months.

Spanish media suggest that Felix is at an impasse with his manager and is keen on a new challenge.

The 22-year-old burst on to the scene with Benfica in 2018-19, earning a seven-year contract in Madrid, but his time in Spain has not lived up to expectations.

The 23-cap international has played 127 times for Atletico, scoring 31 goals and tallying 18 assists.

A move to the Premier League could provide a new lease of life under highly-regarded coach Erik ten Hag.

In other news

According to The Express, Tottenham have reached an agreement to sign Ukraine midfielder Ruslan Malinovskyi in January.

Arsenal are looking to sign Orlando City winger Facundo Torres and Shakhtar Donetsk's Mykhaylo Mudryk in the upcoming window, report The Daily Mail.

Football Insider report that Aston Villa have made Villarreal centre-back Pau Torres their top priority in January.