Back to the Newcastle United Newsfeed

'Bunch of know-it-alls!': Joao Felix hits back at rumours he'll join Newcastle at the end of the season... as Atletico Madrid 'look to offload the Chelsea loanee for £87m this summer'

Joao Felix has hit back at claims that he would join Newcastle United at the end of the season with an Instagram reply.

Earlier this week, there were rumours circling that the Magpies were considering the Atletico Madrid forward, who is currently on loan at Premier League rivals Chelsea.

But with the 23-year-old looking for Champions League football next season, he is not set to stay with the Blues - leading to speculation of a move to Newcastle.

But when Portuguese outlet Eleven Sports ran the story on Instagram, with a picture of Felix mocked up in a Newcastle jersey, the Portuguese play bit back, calling them a 'bunch of know-it-alls!