Top talent's agent touts him to United and rival teams ahead of the winter window

The Red Devils are expanding their search network for key signings in January to keep their season momentum going once club competitions restart in the coming days. The World Cup break is on coming to a close as the tournament enters its last stages.

Fans have had to redirect their attention to the World Cup over the past couple of weeks to enjoy the grandest football tournament in the world while also watching their players display their prowess on the highest level.

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The World Cup also provided clubs with the opportunity to look for talents that will be of massive value to their teams and their season ambition, with United believed to have been following the exploits of a few of their transfer target that played at the World Cup.

United has been heavily linked with some players in recent weeks for key positions within their team, especially in the attack area where have are currently short of options following the club's decision to part ways with Cristiano Ronaldo, midway into their season.

WHO IS THE TALENT THAT IS BEING TOUTED?

According to reports, super agent Jorge Mendes have been speaking to some club in the Premier League including Manchester United about his client, Joao Felix is ready to leave Atletico Madrid. The Spanish club has confirmed its decision to sell the star and will be waiting for offers in January. Felix has been on United's radar for a while now and they could look to cash in on the opportunity. Chelsea, Newcastle and Aston Villa are reportedly interest in him.