Joao Felix
The transfer windows of Chelsea Football Club have taken a new twist as its move to sign Atletico Madrid's playmaker, Samu Omorodion, seems to have collapsed, paving ways for Joao Felix.
Omorodion seems to be the hottest target of the London club ahead of the next season.
Atletico Madrid had previously agreed to release Omorodion to Chelsea for £34.5m with Chelsea's Conor Gallagher also set to move to Atletico at almost the same price.
However, Omorodion's transfer has now been halted due to contractual issues.
In a new development between the two clubs, Chelsea and Atletico Madrid are currently working on activating the transfer of Joao Felix to Chelsea.
Recall that Joao Felix spent some time on loan at Stamford Bridge in 2023, where he had four goals in 20 appearances.
Omorodion's collapsed deal seems to have put some players' transfer windows in doubt as Chelsea's Conor Gallagher who had completed his medical last week, aiming to be swapped with Omorodion at Atletico may now be put on hold, pending the determination of his clubs.
Likewise, Atletico Madrid who had agreed to a £82m deal on Julian Alvarez of Manchester City may have to hold on.
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Even though Manchester City is keen on letting Alvarez's transfer go through, Atletico Madrid had aimed to buy him as a replacement for Omorodion.
Notwithstanding, Atletico needs to sell players to help fund the signings of Conor Gallagher from Chelsea and Julian Alvarez from Manchester City.
Interestingly, Joao Felix had expressed interest in joining Chelsea, and apart from being valued somewhat a little below £40m, he has agreed to cut his weekly wages to make his transfer affordable for Chelsea.
Even though Chelsea seems to be more interested in signing a striker, the club has already added Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Filip Jorgensen, Omari Kellyman, Aaron Anselmino, Renato Veiga, Caleb Wiley, Marc Guiu and Tosin Adarabioyo during this transfer window.
Chelsea have completed the £54m signing of Pedro Neto, and Palmeiras teenager Estevao Willian, who will not arrive until next summer.
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Chelsea seems to be through with Gallagher as the nature of their contract looks unpromising. Aston Villa and Tottenham have submitted a bid for Gallagher but were rejected.
With the failure of Omorodion's transfer, Chelsea may have to focus on signing Juventus' Victor Osimhen, a deal that may see Chelsea releasing Raheem Sterling as a part, if Sterling's £300,000 weekly wage does not pose a threat at the Italian club.
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Published 8/12/2024 6:19:03 PM