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title: "Liverpool: Reds warned off signing Joao Felix"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2022-11-11T17:35:59Z"
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# Liverpool: Reds warned off signing Joao Felix

**[Liverpool](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fc-news/) should reconsider the idea of signing Atletico Madrid attacker Joao Felix, according to former Scotland striker Frank McAvennie.**

### The Lowdown: Felix linked with Atletico exit

The Portuguese forward [has been regarded](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2858128-matthijs-de-ligt-joao-felix-jadon-sancho-on-20-man-2019-golden-boy-shortlist) as one of the best young attacking players in Europe, moving to Atletico from Benfica in 2019 in a [£112.9m](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jul/03/atletico-madrid-sign-benfica-teenager-joao-felix-for-fee-of-126m) move and [scoring 32 goals](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/joao-felix/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/462250/verein/13) in 128 appearances for the [La Liga](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/la-liga-news/) giants.

Felix has been [linked](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-news/manchester-united-premier-league-joao-felix-transfers-news-updates/) with a move away from his current club in the near future, though, with Manchester United [among those](https://sportwitness.co.uk/there-is-no-turning-back-man-united-attentive-of-player-who-wants-to-leave-club-in-january/) thought to be eyeing him up.

Liverpool could also be in the conversation, with a recent [report](https://sportwitness.co.uk/there-is-no-turning-back-man-united-attentive-of-player-who-wants-to-leave-club-in-january/) claiming as such.

### The Latest: Liverpool urged to avoid Felix move

Speaking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/liverpool-told-to-u-turn-on-joao-felix-after-transfer-update-from-spain-pundit/), McAvennie warned the Reds against signing Felix, who he feels would not be an upgrade on Jurgen Klopp’s current attacking options.

The 62-year-old said of the Portugal gem:

> “Not for me. For the money that would be involved, his stats are not good enough.
>
> “I do not see him as a Liverpool player. \[Mohamed\] Salah has been playing more centrally of late and it suits him. I think \[Darwin\] Nunez is a wonderful talent. He is going to be a top player there for a long time. You have to think that they also have \[Luis\] Diaz and \[Diogo\] Jota.
>
> “I do not see where Felix would fit in. I’m not sure he would get a game at Liverpool.”

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### The Verdict: Slightly overrated?

Felix is undoubtedly a talented player, judging by his transfer fee and previous [Golden Boy nomination](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2858128-matthijs-de-ligt-joao-felix-jadon-sancho-on-20-man-2019-golden-boy-shortlist), but there is a nagging feeling that he isn’t quite reaching his potential, which could mean that Liverpool would be best advised to avoid signing him.

A tally of [32 goals](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/joao-felix/alletore/spieler/462250) in 128 appearances for Atletico is not great for someone who cost just under £113m, while three goals in 23 caps for Portugal is also a forgettable return.

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Roy Keane derided Felix as an ‘[imposter](https://talksport.com/football/902967/roy-keane-joao-felix-cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-euro-2020/)‘ during Euro 2020, making his thoughts clear on him; and given the money that Liverpool would likely have to pay for the 23-year-old, they would be better off looking elsewhere.

It wouldn’t be a disaster if the Reds were to suddenly end up signing the Portugal international, but his stock has seemingly fallen compared to a few years ago and it would feel like a risky acquisition.