Aston Villa have encountered a major obstacle in their transfer deal to pursue Atletico Madrid striker Felix, according to Ruben Uriah, a reporter for Spanish media outlet SPORT45. Despite the fact that Villa manager Emery has expressed great interest and appreciation for Felix and has communicated closely with him, the two sides are still in huge disagreement over the transfer fee.
Atletico Madrid bid 60 million euros for Felix, while Aston Villa is currently willing to pay only 32 million euros, a gap that makes it difficult for the two sides to reach a rapid agreement. However, it is worth noting that the negotiations between the two sides did not break down, Villa side is still actively seeking a solution.
It has been revealed that Villa plan to hold further talks with Atletico Madrid after completing the transfer of Duran. Currently, Duran is rumored to be linked with a move to West Ham United and clubs in the Saudi League, and once Villa succeed in selling Duran, they may increase their offer to Felix in order to close the price gap with Atletico.
In addition, Benfica have also shown interest in Felix, but they don't seem to be in a hurry to make a move. Benfica would like to make a formal offer in the last days of the transfer window in order to use the time advantage to keep Felix's transfer fee as low as possible.
For Felix, he faces an important choice in his career. Staying at Atletico Madrid could mean continuing to struggle with the team, but a move to Aston Villa or Benfica could present him with new challenges and opportunities. Whichever path he ultimately chooses, it will have a profound impact on his future career.
