Aston Villa have reportedly told Atletico Madrid that they will only make a genuine attempt to sign Joao Felix if the La Liga side lower their demands to around £50million, having been given confidence to pull off the move.
Unai Emery has continually made smart additions to his Villa side. The likes of Pau Torres and Alex Moreno were very promising signings, both from La Liga, where he joined from.
This summer, he has prioritised adding English experience to the side, with Ian Maatsen and Amadou Onana likely to slot straight in, and Jaden Philogene returning after a useful period at Hull last season.
But after the eight signings already made at Villa Park this season, Emery is attempting to get one of his favourite players, Felix, through the door, at a discoun…