Manchester United Targeting Atletico Madrid Youngster to Replace Cristiano Ronaldo in January

• Manchester United are looking to replace unsettled and want-away striker Cristiano Ronaldo with Atletico Madrid star Joao Felix
• Reports indicate Felix wants to leave Diego Simeone's side despite having a seven-year contract
• Ronaldo's relationship with his manager Erik ten Hag, has deteriorated after the striker refused to come on versus Tottenham Hotspur

Manchester United is already preparing for Cristiano Ronaldo's departure in January following the events at the club this week.

Portuguese and Atletico Madrid youngster Joao Felix could be United's new striker if Ronaldo exits the club in January.

Erik ten Hag stamped his authority at Manchester United after he told Cristiano Ronaldo to train alone after the striker refused to come on against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday.

Ten Hag has confirmed Ronaldo refused to come on Wednesday and then proceeded to leave the stadium before the referee blew the final whistle, eliciting angry reactions from United fans, according to Sky Sports.

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The incident somehow took away the excitement of United's phenomenal performance against Spurs, a game which they won 2-0.

"I am the manager, I'm responsible for the top sport culture here and I have to set standards and values, and I have to control them. We are in a team."

Man Utd eyeing Felix

According to the Sun, the Red Devils are already lining up Joao Felix to replace his compatriot, who shockingly requested a move away from Old Trafford.

According to reports, Felix wants to leave Atletico either in January or the summer, paving the way for United to make an audacious swoop. A loan move in January is likely.

The young forward is represented by Jorge Mendes, the same super agent who represents Ronaldo, according to the Mirror.

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United considering selling Ronaldo

Sports Brief earlier reported on Manchester United weighing up the possibility of releasing Ronaldo in January.

The club are reportedly considering terminating Cristiano Ronaldo's contract in January if he won't find a club to buy him.

Reports had indicated that the Portuguese international wanted to leave earlier in the summer, but United rejected those efforts.