Arsenal fans are at odds over paying a £19million fee to get Joao Felix on a six-month loan

Arsenal fans are split over the prospect of paying a £19million fee to secure the Portuguese star on a six-month loan from Atletico Madrid.

Atletico Madrid are reportedly ready to loan the 23-year-old forward on loan, with the LaLiga side aiming for a package that includes a £13m loan fee Sporting.

Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are among the clubs approached over a potential move from Felix, who cost Atletico Madrid £113m in 2019.

Arsenal are reportedly interested in a six-month loan deal for Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid

A move would improve Mikel Arteta’s attacking options after Gabriel Jesus was out for three months with a knee injury.

Felix could offer a short-term solution as the Gunners attempt to win the Premier League title for the first time since 2004.

Arsenal fans have had a mixed reaction to the potential move, with some viewing the cost involved as ‘stupid’.

Atletico Madrid are seeking a £19m package to loan the Portuguese star out

“That’s stupid money. Only if there is an option to buy should that be considered,” one fan wrote, while another wrote, “It’s stupid. Only Messi or Ronaldo less than 28-29 years old would be worth that for six months.

“Absolutely not for this money,” claims another advocate, “that’s just absurd.”

Some Arsenal fans believe the fee would be justified if Felix helps bring the title to the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal fans are divided over whether the Premier League leaders should pay Felix’s loan fee

“21M is way too expensive but if you tell me 21M can buy us a PL trophy I will pay the money,” one claimed, with another adding: “Call me crazy but if it’s us brings the title, then break the bank.’

“If he’s helping us win the title by providing us with invaluable depth and maybe 8-10 goal contributions, 21M for a 6 month period doesn’t seem too bad,” said another Reddit user. “Of course, the less money we spend on this transfer, the better it is.”

Mikel Arteta will be keen to keep his Gunners on top for the first time since 2003-04

Felix has shown brilliant flashes during his time at Atletico Madrid but has only scored 30 goals during his time at the club.

Arsenal are currently seven points clear of defending Premier League champions Manchester City as half-time of the season approaches.