Sid Lowe says Atletico Madrid’s offer to Benfica for Joao Felix represents a shift in their transfer strategy, but isn’t convinced it will pay off.

Sid Lowe explains why the transition to life at Atleti could be especially difficult for Joao Felix should he make the move to Madrid this summer.

Steve Nicol and Janusz Michallik share differing opinions on whether or not Barcelona could play Neymar, Antoine Griezmann Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi together.

ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens breaks down Neymar and Antoine Griezmann’s respective wage bills and doesn’t see a way Barcelona could afford them both.
Atletico Madrid’s €126 million move for forward Joao Felix from Benfica is being held up as they wait to receive an expected €120m from the sale of Antoine Griezmann.
Benfica last week said that Atletico had made the huge offer for Portugal international, who would become the La Liga club’s biggest ever signing and the fifth most expensive in history.
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A source in Portugal told ESPN FC that “logistical issues with the financial operation” at…

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Sid Lowe says Atletico Madrid’s offer to Benfica for Joao Felix represents a shift in their transfer strategy, but isn’t convinced it will pay off.

Sid Lowe explains why the transition to life at Atleti could be especially difficult for Joao Felix should he make the move to Madrid this summer.

Steve Nicol and Janusz Michallik share differing opinions on whether or not Barcelona could play Neymar, Antoine Griezmann Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi together.

ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens breaks down Neymar and Antoine Griezmann’s respective wage bills and doesn’t see a way Barcelona could afford them both.
Atletico Madrid’s €126 million move for forward Joao Felix from Benfica is being held up as they wait to receive an expected €120m from the sale of Antoine Griezmann, sources have told ESPN FC.
Benfica confirmed last week that Atletico had made the huge offer for Portugal international, who would become the La Liga club’s biggest ever signing and the fifth most expensive in history.
– When does the transfer window close?
A source in Portugal told ESPN FC that “logistical issues…

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Sid Lowe explains why the transition to life at Atleti could be especially difficult for Joao Felix should he make the move to Madrid this summer.
Benfica says Atletico Madrid has made an offer of €126 million to sign teenage forward Joao Felix, touted in Portugal as a possible successor to Cristiano Ronaldo.
The transfer would be one of the most expensive ever in football, with a higher price tag than what Juventus paid Real Madrid for Ronaldo — nearly €100m — last year.
Benfica said on Wednesday that the club was evaluating the offer, which would give the club a net value of €120m, equivalent to the player’s buyout clause.
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Craig Burley urges Matthijs de Ligt not to be tempted by the big-money offers and to choose his next club based purely on the football.
The transfer window for the rest of Europe isn’t even open yet (the Premier League opened on May 16), but ahead of July 1 there are a host of players whose names just won’t disappear from the gossip columns.
Imagine being a young star and having every top club in Europe after you. Here are five who know what that feels like.
– QUIZ: Which top club should you join?
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Matthijs de Ligt
Club: Ajax
Age:…

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Zack Steffen talks about the pressure of being the USMNT number one, and what he expects from his move to Manchester City.

The FC guys mention Manchester United’s ’99 treble winners and Arsenal’s ’98 side when questioning if Man City are the best team of the Premier League era.

ESPN FC’s Alexis Nunes joins the party in Manchester to get the fans’ thoughts on City’s treble-winning season and Vincent Kompany’s departure.
Joao Felix has said he will not make a decision regarding his future until after the UEFA Nations League final.
The young Benfica forward — hailed as ‘the new Cristiano Ronaldo’ — is preparing to play against Netherlands with Portugal on Sunday and has attracted the attention of top European clubs this season, including Manchester City and Manchester United, after scoring 15 goals and setting up nine more in 26 league appearances. It was his debut season with Benfica and helped the club win…

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ESPN FC’s Mark Ogden feels if Man United were to sell Paul Pogba, it would help fund the rebuild and get the club to where they want to be quicker.

Craig Burley rates the latest transfer rumours, including Tottenham’s summer plans, Man United’s right-back search and Mohamed Salah’s future.
The Premier League transfer window is open. You can click here to review all the latest transfers and keep up-to-date with all the latest gossip.
When does the window open in Europe? | QUIZ: Which club should you join?
TOP STORY: City and United in £120m battle for Felix
He’s a player we all have to get used to calling “The New Ronaldo,” and he’s going to be a regular fixture in Transfer Talk throughout the summer. 
Yes, it’s Benfica sensation Joao Felix, who scored 20 goals…

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Steve Nicol gives his take on the latest transfer rumours, including Manchester United’s interest in goalkeeper Jan Oblak and Benfica sensation Joao Felix.
Benfica have said they have not received any offers for Joao Felix, who has been compared to Cristiano Ronaldo, but expect clubs to make a move over the summer.
Attacking midfielder Felix, who has a €120 million release clause in his contract, is reported to be interesting clubs including Real Madrid, Manchester United and Juventus.
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The 19-year-old, called up to Portugal’s Nations League squad on Thursday, scored 15 goals and set up nine more in 26 league appearances to help Benfica win the…

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Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo managed to clip his son’s head with the Serie A trophy during the club’s title celebrations on Sunday.
Cristiano Ronaldo will lead Portugal as they host next month’s UEFA Nations League finals, with Benfica youngster Joao Felix also in the squad.
– When are the UEFA Nations League finals?
Juventus star Ronaldo, the Portugal captain, took a nine-month break from the national team after the World Cup before playing in the 0-0 draw with Ukraine in the Euro 2020 qualifiers.
Editor’s Picks

ESPN FC 100: The top players and managers in men’s soccer

Captain Marvel: Soccer’s greatest captains from Messi to Marta

– Viewers’ guide: Watch ESPN+ in U.S.
– Follow Transfer Talk LIVE
– Fantasy: Set lineups, check scores!

Felix earned his first Portugal call-up in March but has yet to make his debut, with the 19-year-old scoring 15 goals in Benfica’s…

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The Premier League transfer window is open. You can click here to review all the latest transfers and keep up to date with all the latest gossip below.
Transfer window grades | When does the window open in Europe? | QUIZ: Which club should you join?
TOP STORY: Man United and Real Madrid battle for Felix
Benfica starlet Joao Felix is one of the most sought-after young talents in football (one of our top 30 players under 21) and no wonder, given the ‘new Cristiano Ronaldo’…

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The Premier League summer transfer window opened just after midnight GMT on Thursday, and it promises to be a busy summer for all of the leading clubs. Who will arrive and who will leave before the 2019-20 season kicks off on Aug. 10?
We point out the players whose will-they, won’t-they transfer sagas could drag on until the final minutes of the window.
— Transfer window: When does it open and close?
— Grades: Tracking every big summer signing

David De Gea
The Spain No. 1 is stalling on a new…

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