Arsenal are still in the market to sign a forward this summer, with some speculation surrounding Atletico Madrid’s Joao Felix.

LONDON, ENGLAND: Joao Felix of Chelsea is challenged by Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Stuart Armstrong of Southampton during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Southampton FC at Stamford Bridge on February 18, 2023. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND: Joao Felix of Chelsea is challenged by Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Stuart Armstrong of Southampton during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Southampton FC at Stamford Bridge on February 18, 2023. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

John Cross reports for the Mirror that despite the heavy cost of the moves Arsenal have made already this summer, the Gunners are still in the market for a new right-sided forward.

Cross writes that it’s clear Arsenal’s business isn’t done yet, with significant interest in the likes of Rob Holding, Kieran Tierney, and Thomas Partey for potential outgoings.

James McNicholas confirms on his YouTube channel that there could still be an opportunistic signing for a forward, and he speculates that it might be worth keeping an eye on Joao Felix.

Portugal forward Joao Felix celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group H football match between Portugal and Ghana on November 24, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Portugal forward Joao Felix celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group H football match between Portugal and Ghana on November 24, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Felix and Atletico Madrid were both hoping for his loan to Chelsea to go well so he could make a big-money move to the Premier League this summer.

But that didn’t happen, leaving him in an uncertain situation with his parent club.

The 23-year-old is reportedly a subdued figure in training at the moment, generally playing in Diego Simeone’s “second XI” in training.

At times, he hasn’t been involved in the matches at all, and he seemed particularly unhappy after he was left out of Monday’s session. As it stands, he doesn’t even have a shirt number.

MADRID, SPAIN: Joao Felix of Atletico de Madrid looks on during the UEFA Champions League Round Of Sixteen Leg One match between Atletico Madrid and Manchester United at Wanda Metropolitano on February 23, 2022. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
MADRID, SPAIN: Joao Felix of Atletico de Madrid looks on during the UEFA Champions League Round Of Sixteen Leg One match between Atletico Madrid and Manchester United at Wanda Metropolitano on February 23, 2022. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Atletico haven’t received any offers for Felix, and Benfica (who can’t afford him) are the only club to publicly confirm their interest.

The Athletic report that Atletico may be open to another loan, though it’s hard to say whether that would suit Arsenal.

The Gunners seemed to show an interest in Felix in January, eventually pulling out as they were unwilling to match the £15m Chelsea were paying in wages and a loan fee.

If Atletico were asking for similar money this time around, you’d probably expect the same result.