Long-term Man Utd target Joao Felix in Madrid and on verge of signing for Atletico in yet another blow to Solskjaer’s transfer plans

MANCHESTER UNITED are braced for further transfer misery with long-term target Joao Felix on the verge of signing for Atletico Madrid, according to reports.

The Benfica superstar is hot property this summer following his sensational breakthrough season.

Boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had targeted the 19-year-old as his top transfer priority.

But it appears he will need to turn his attentions elsewhere with Felix on the brink of deciding his next club.

claim he is in Madrid ready to complete his transfer to Diego Simeone's side.

Atletico have matched the £107million release clause in his contract and will offer the player around £5.3m per year.

The Spanish club have cash to spend after selling Lucas Hernandez for £68m to Bayern Munich.

Star man Antoine Griezmann is also braced to leave for over £100m and Felix is being drafted in as his replacement.

It's another big blow for Solskjaer who could face a disastrous transfer window.

They are already dealing with the news that Paul Pogba has declared his intentions to leave the club.

And Tottenham ace Christian Eriksen has rejected Man United's approach in favour of moving to Spain.