Manchester United and Atletico Madrid are a far way apart in their respective valuations of Joao Felix, according to reports.
The Portugal international looks set to leave the Civitas Metropolitano in the January transfer window after a difficult period under Diego Simeone.
Atletico are open to let their club-record signing depart on loan, and United, Chelsea and Arsenal are all thought to be keeping a close eye on developments in the Spanish capital.
The Red Devils are in the market for a new attacker after Cristiano Ronaldo departed Old Trafford by mutual consent in November.
But their pursuit of Felix has hit a snag, writes Spanish publication Relevo, with the two clubs unable to agree a loan fee.
United are willing to pay around £3.5m to take the former Benfica starlet on loan until the end of the 2022/23 campaign, but Atletico are demanding at least £10.6m.
With other clubs also interested in Felix, United are in danger of missing out on his signature.
But reports suggest there is little money to spend at Old Trafford this month after a summer of significant expenditure ahead of this season.
Erik ten Hag's side beat Bournemouth 3-0 on Tuesday to maintain their position in the top four of the Premier League.
United return to action on Friday night, when they host Everton in the third round of the FA Cup.
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At the other end of the pitch, United have been linked with Yann Sommer and Jack Butland as potential replacements for Martin Dubravka, who has returned to parent club Newcastle.
Meanwhile, Erik ten Hag has made winning trophies with his 'professional New Year's resolution' for 2023; United haven't claimed any silverware since the League Cup and Europa League under Jose Mourinho some six years ago.
