Manchester City could thwart Atletico Madrid's pursuit of Joao Felix Atletico Madrid They also want Rodrigo Hernandez

With Antoine Griezmann set to leave Atletico Madrid this summer, sporting director Andrea Berta is looking for a replacement and is very intrigued by Benfica's 19-year-old emerging superstar Joao Felix.

His release clause is 120 million euros and Atletico Madrid could have competition if they decide they do want to sign the player, as Manchester City are also interested.

While Manchester United are also thought to be in the race, City are the leading candidates to sign the Portuguese star along with the team from the Spanish capital.

Even though Atleti will receive 96m euros for Griezmann, once paying a percentage of his release clause to Real Sociedad, their financial muscle can't match the teams from Manchester.

Those at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano do, however, trust that their relationship with the player's agent Jorge Mendes can help them.

City seem set to be very involved in Atletico Madrid's summer transfer story, as they're also linked with Los Rojiblancos' midfielder Rodrigo Hernandez.

The Spain international has a release clause of 70m euros and, while he hasn't made up his mind yet, he has a lucrative offer from the English champions.

The summer is still young, but expect to see Atletico Madrid and Manchester City's names appear together regularly as the market whirls into action.