AC Milan and Chelsea have reportedly held renewed negotiations over a deal for 25-year-old Portuguese international Joao Felix in the winter transfer window.
According to a report by Caught Offside, Joao Felix remains the subject of interest from AC Milan. The Serie A giants have been scouring the market for a versatile attacker heading into the winter transfer window and have set their sights on the Chelsea forward. However, a possible deal for the Portuguese international will be “complex” due to his wages and Chelsea’s demands.
Joao Felix and his struggles
Joao Felix has endured a frustrating stint since joining Chelsea from Atletico Madrid in a deal worth around €50 million in the summer transfer window. The move surprised many, considering Chelsea already had Christopher Nkunku and Cole Palmer in the first-team squad.
So, Felix has unsurprisingly been in and out of the starting lineup thus far this season, not even completing 1,000 minutes of game time in 20 appearances across all competitions. However, the 25-year-old has produced an impressive tally of seven goals and two assists, making his mark in his limited opportunities.
But the lack of game time has left the Portuguese international frustrated, and recent reports have claimed that he is mulling over leaving Chelsea in the winter transfer window. The former SL Benfica wonderkid does not have a shortage of clubs pursuing his signature, with AC Milan among the prospective suitors.
Serie A move adventure beckoning?
AC Milan’s interest in Joao Felix makes sense. The Serie A giants have been scouring the market for a versatile attacker heading into the winter transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding the long-term futures of Samuel Chukwueze and Noah Okafor. So, the Chelsea forward has emerged as a viable target for AC Milan.
Caught Offside has claimed that AC Milan and Chelsea have held “fresh talks” over a possible move for Felix, with the Rossoneri eyeing an initial loan deal. While Chelsea will resist a temporary arrangement, they are open to accepting a proposal if the Serie A giants include a purchase obligation clause.
However, AC Milan would prefer a purchase option, initially offering a clause worth €35 million. That does not satisfy Chelsea, and the West London club’s demands, along with Felix’s wages, make a possible winter deal “complex” for the Rossoneri. So, it will be interesting to see if the 25-year-old Portuguese international moves to San Siro this month.
AC Milan and Chelsea have reportedly held renewed negotiations over a deal for 25-year-old Portuguese international Joao Felix in the winter transfer window.
According to a report by Caught Offside, Joao Felix remains the subject of interest from AC Milan. The Serie A giants have been scouring the market for a versatile attacker heading into the winter transfer window and have set their sights on the Chelsea forward. However, a possible deal for the Portuguese international will be “complex” due to his wages and Chelsea’s demands.
Joao Felix and his struggles
Joao Felix has endured a frustrating stint since joining Chelsea from Atletico Madrid in a deal worth around €50 million in the summer transfer window. The move surprised many, considering Chelsea already had Christopher Nkunku and Cole Palmer in the first-team squad.
So, Felix has unsurprisingly been in and out of the starting lineup thus far this season, not even completing 1,000 minutes of game time in 20 appearances across all competitions. However, the 25-year-old has produced an impressive tally of seven goals and two assists, making his mark in his limited opportunities.
But the lack of game time has left the Portuguese international frustrated, and recent reports have claimed that he is mulling over leaving Chelsea in the winter transfer window. The former SL Benfica wonderkid does not have a shortage of clubs pursuing his signature, with AC Milan among the prospective suitors.
Serie A move adventure beckoning?
AC Milan’s interest in Joao Felix makes sense. The Serie A giants have been scouring the market for a versatile attacker heading into the winter transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding the long-term futures of Samuel Chukwueze and Noah Okafor. So, the Chelsea forward has emerged as a viable target for AC Milan.
Caught Offside has claimed that AC Milan and Chelsea have held “fresh talks” over a possible move for Felix, with the Rossoneri eyeing an initial loan deal. While Chelsea will resist a temporary arrangement, they are open to accepting a proposal if the Serie A giants include a purchase obligation clause.
However, AC Milan would prefer a purchase option, initially offering a clause worth €35 million. That does not satisfy Chelsea, and the West London club’s demands, along with Felix’s wages, make a possible winter deal “complex” for the Rossoneri. So, it will be interesting to see if the 25-year-old Portuguese international moves to San Siro this month.