Joao Felix is presently out on mortgage with AC Milan (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
Aston Villa are contemplating a contemporary transfer for Joao Felix, with Chelsea eager to half methods with the AC Milan loanee after only one season, in response to studies.
Unsurprisingly, Felix’s second stint at Stamford Bridge hasn’t labored out. The Portuguese ahead was introduced in for €52 million from Atletico Madrid final summer time, primarily as a part of a monetary manoeuvre to facilitate Conor Gallagher’s departure.
The 25-year-old has struggled to stay as much as expectations ever since leaving Benfica, and his January mortgage swap to AC Milan hasn’t modified that. Other than a promising Coppa Italia debut, Felix has didn’t impress in Italy, prompting Milan to rule out a everlasting deal.
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Now, Chelsea are keen to maneuver Felix on as soon as once more, and Villa may step in to supply him a contemporary begin. Unai Emery has lengthy been an admirer of the ahead and has tried to signal him in earlier switch home windows. This summer time, he would possibly lastly get his likelihood.
Villa have already accomplished enterprise with Chelsea in current home windows, bringing in Ian Maatsen and Axel Disasi. They have been additionally eager about Gallagher final summer time. Now, in response to journalist Ben Jacobs, Emery stays eager on Felix and will push to deliver him to Birmingham.
Aston Villa and Unai Emery may supply a lifeline for Joao Felix and Chelsea
Ideally, Chelsea would like to promote Felix outright, however they could be open to a different mortgage if no everlasting presents are available. Villa have an interest, however funds will play a giant position of their choice. Felix’s wages are a sticking level, and the membership additionally must weigh up its choices with present loanees Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio, each of whom have been spectacular.
PSG are reportedly prepared to promote Asensio for round €15 million, whereas Rashford’s buy choice is about at €48 million.
