Chelsea are exploring ways to keep Joao Felix permanently. While Atletico remain committed to their £88m asking price.
Felix has spent the last four months at Stamford Bridge after joining on loan from Atletico in January. Scoring three goals in 13 appearances so far.
Although they haven’t included a buyout clause in their loan deal. Chelsea are looking to make the Portugal international a permanent move. As they prepare to appoint Mauricio Pochettino. The manager has a clear picture of the club he will have UFABET
According to the Evening Standard, Atletico still hold an £88m asking price on Felix after spending £110m on him from Benfica four years ago. The Blues must look at alternatives to signing him. After spending £600m in the 2022-23 season.
One possible option is a swap deal, with it understood Atletico son Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Marc Cucurella, who have struggled with form in their debut season following the move, have been struggling. Came last summer
Offering £72m combined Aubameyang and Cucurella as lures for a permanent move for Felix could be a good deal for all parties.
But Aubameyang is aiming for a return to Barcelona, while AC Milan are also interested.
Meanwhile, selling Cucurella would force Todd Bohly to admit the mistake he paid £62million to sign a player from Brighton nine months ago.
Joao Felix scored in Saturday’s 3-1 win over Bournemouth. There was no enthusiasm to return to Madrid. Because it is expected that Diego Simeone will continue to control the team next season.