Chelsea eye permanent deal for João Félix after Omorodion deal collapses | Transfer window

Chelsea are in talks with Atlético Madrid over a possible everlasting switch for João Félix after their transfer for the striker Samu Omorodion collapsed.

Félix, who spent six months on mortgage at Stamford Bridge in 2023, has emerged as a shock goal for Enzo Maresca’s aspect after they accomplished the signing of Pedro Neto on the weekend.

It’s understood that Chelsea have held talks with Félix’s agent, Jorge Mendes, over a deal to re-sign the 24-year-old Portugal ahead on a everlasting deal after they did not agree private phrases with Omorodion, with Atlético valuing him at round €50m (£43m).

A £34.5m charge for Omorodion – the Spain ahead who was a part of the gold medal-winning squad on the Olympics – had already been agreed with Atlético. Nevertheless it stays to be seen whether or not that has any impact on the Spanish membership’s transfer for Conor Gallagher regardless of the England midfielder being pictured in Madrid final week finishing his medical. Atlético are poised to announce the signing of Julián Álvarez from Manchester Metropolis for a deal price as much as €95m (£81.5m) and have been banking on the sale of Omorodion to fund their transfer for Gallagher.

Félix was additionally linked with Aston Villa in the summertime and is believed to be open to returning to London regardless of a tough spell on mortgage throughout which he scored 4 occasions in 20 appearances after being despatched off on his debut in opposition to Fulham.

Chelsea may now resolve to push forward with their curiosity in Victor Osimhen, who they may signal on mortgage from Napoli. The Italian membership have agreed private phrases for a three-year take care of Romelu Lukaku however have but to match Chelsea’s valuation for the Belgium striker.

There may very well be extra departures within the coming weeks if Félix is signed, with the forwards Raheem Sterling and Noni Madueke among the many potential departures.

Aston Villa are contenders to signal Trevoh Chalobah after he was barred from utilizing first-team amenities at Chelsea’s coaching floor. The 25-year-old defender is predicted to price round £25m and will substitute Diego Carlos – who has curiosity from Fulham – at Villa Park, though Villa have additionally held talks with Feyenoord over the Netherlands worldwide Lutsharel Geertruida.

Crystal Palace have additionally proven an curiosity in Chalobah however are anticipated to signal both Wolfsburg’s Maxence Lacroix or Odilon Kossounou from Bayer Leverkusen ought to Marc Guéhi be a part of Newcastle. Palace are believed to be contemplating a 3rd bid exceeding the £50m supply they rejected from Newcastle final week and will resolve to compromise on their £65m valuation of the England defender.