Aston Villa receive boost in Joao Felix chase following Emery meeting

Aston Villa’s hopes of signing Joao Felix this summer have been given a boost after the forward held talks with Unai Emery and Monchi, according to reports.

The Portugal international — who represented his country at Euro 2024 this summer — spent last season at Barcelona on loan from Atletico Madrid, notching 10 goals and six assists in 44 appearances across all competitions.

Felix hasn’t played for Atletico since January 2023, shortly before he joined Chelsea on a six-month loan,...