Aston Villa are reportedly keen on signing 25-year-old Portuguese international Joao Felix from fellow Premier League club Chelsea.
According to a report by French outlet RMC Sport, Chelsea have initiated discussions to sign Portuguese international Joao Felix, and it will be interesting to see if Chelsea are willing to sanction his departure this month.
The 25-year-old has had 950 minutes of first-team action this season, and he needs to play more often. Chelsea would have expected him to develop into a key player for them when he joined the club for a fee of around €50 million last summer. However, Felix has not been able to establish himself as an important member of the starting lineup, leading to speculation around his future.
Aston Villa are hoping to add more depth to their attacking unit, and they are looking to secure his signature. Apparently, the West Midlands club were already monitoring his situation six months ago, and they are prepared to sign him this month.
The two clubs have now started discussions regarding a potential move, and it remains to be seen whether they can get the deal done before the winter transfer window slams shut. Other clubs are keeping tabs on the situation, and they could look to make a move.
Felix has not been able to live up to the expectations in the Premier League, and a fresh start would be ideal for him. It will be interesting to see if he is keen on joining another Premier League club. Aston Villa have an exciting project, and they have a quality manager at their disposal. Unai Emery might be able to get the best out of the player once again.
Move could be complicated
Meanwhile, a report from talkSPORT has claimed that Chelsea are open to offers for the 25-year-old. However, a move to Aston Villa could be difficult because of their interest in Axel Disasi. Aston Villa have already agreed terms with the defender regarding a loan move, and regulations will only allow them to sign one of the players on loan during the current window.
Aston Villa have looked quite vulnerable defensively, and it seems that a move for the French defender is most likely. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
Aston Villa will be hoping to secure European football for the next season, and they need to improve during the second half of the campaign. Signing the right players will certainly help them finish the season strongly.
