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Photo: £113m Arsenal target spotted watching Liverpool win the Carabao Cup at Wembley

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MADRID, SPAIN - 2022/02/23: Joao Felix of Atletico Madrid seen during the first leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Manchester United at Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.
Final score; Atletico Madrid 1-1 Manchester United. (Photo by Atilano garcia/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
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On Sunday, the Reds lifted the Carabao Cup for the first time under Jürgen Klopp, in front of 33,000 Liverpool supporters at Wembley.

However, there was someone else in attendance who could soon be playing his football in the Premier League.

What’s the story?

Well, he tried his best to disguise himself, although Atlético Madrid forward Joao Felix was spotted in the stands at Wembley.

The £113m man posted a photo on Instagram of himself wearing sunglasses with his hood up, as he tried to go under the radar at Wembley.

Interestingly, the Portugal international has previously admitted that he enjoys playing at Anfield, and he seemingly has a soft spot for the Reds after being spotted at Wembley.

You can see a photo of Felix at Wembley below.

The 22-year-old could actually be playing in the Premier League next season.

According to the Independent, Felix has been offered to Arsenal.

Elsewhere, AS believe the former Benfica attacker is tempted to join Newcastle following their Saudi Arabian takeover.

Liverpool should sign Joao Felix

MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 26: Joao Felix of Atletico de Madrid leaves the pitch after warming up before the LaLiga Santander match between Club Atletico de Madrid and RC Celta de Vigo at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on February 26, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images

In our view, Felix would be the ideal long-term replacement for Roberto Firmino.

The Atlético Madrid wonderkid is a very skilful forward, who is capable of dropping deep into a false nine role which drags centre-backs out of position.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 03: (BILD OUT) Joao Felix of Atletico de Madrid controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League group B match between Liverpool FC and Atletico Madrid at Anfield on November 3, 2021 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Brooks/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)
Photo by Shaun Brooks/DeFodi Images via Getty Images

That is what Firmino tends to do under Klopp, and it helps free up space for Sadio Mané and Mohamed Salah to run in behind.

Diogo Jota is a different type of forward, as is Luis Diaz, so a move for Felix should definitely be considered once Firmino – who is now 30 – moves on.