Manchester United and Real Madrid are supervising Benfica striker Joao Felix, who is considered as “New Cristiano Ronaldo”.

Felix, 19, debuted for the first team in August and became the youngest player to score in the derby of Lisbon when he equalized the result at the end of the match against Sporting Lisbon. In the last game, he scored his eighth goal this season.

A close source with the player has revealed to ESPN that Real Madrid has been monitoring its development, while other clubs such as Manchester United, Barcelona, ??Atletico Madrid, Juventus, Milan, West Ham and Dortmund have been also interested in it.

All these clubs have sent scouts at Benfica to secure Felix’s transfer, but “Los Blancos” and “Red Devils” are the two most interested clubs. His departure clause is believed to be 120m euros and he may leave the Portuguese club this summer.

“I’m not afraid of the figures being mentioned or the comparisons I hear in the media. I’m not afraid of the interest of the biggest clubs on the planet. I feel flattered,” told Felix.

“I am a professional and I am fortunate to be well advised. My father was a professor of physical education, athletic trainer and knows our world very well. Then I have the best agent in the world, Jorge Mendes. ”

“I like big leagues like Spain, England, Italy and France. All the best Portuguese footballers play in the most important foreign league and, of course, I also want to do it. ”

“I would like to play with Cristiano Ronaldo because he is simply the most wonderful. An idol, a world icon, an example for everyone. To play with a beast as him would give me the chance to improve even more. “

Barcelona’s Argentine captain’s current contract ends after two seasons, but the Blaugrana president will not force Messi to sign a new contract yet.

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has insisted that the club will try to reach agreement with Lionel Messi to renew the contract, but they will not accelerate these negotiations.

Messi renewed his contract with the Catalan club in November 2017. This contract will not end until the summer of 2021.

But he has proven that despite his age, he can continue to play at the highest level of football yet, Barcelona does not want to risk losing it, as club leaders believe that Messi can contribute even more.

“Messi’s contract will end in two years, but, seeing his appearances, we will have it for many more years. Leo is intelligent, he knows how to measure things. If he feels good, he will tell us, “said Bartomeu.

“Whenever he decides, we will renew the contract. Messi is the best player in the history of this sport. ”

As for El Clasicos that will take place tonight, the greatest concern for Catalans is whether Messi will be able to play from the first minute of the game after he suffered a injury in the match against Valencia. The Argentine is part of the guest squad for this match.

Despite being 31-year-old, the Argentine has proven this season that he can continue to play at the highest level of football yet. In just 27 appearances for this season, he has scored 29 goals and has assisted 17 others.