Joao Felix has been seen leaving Atletico Madrid's training ground as he gets set to complete his loan move to Chelsea - though reports have suggested that the deal won't include an option to buy the Portuguese star.
Sportsmail reported yesterday that the Blues are expected to beat Manchester United and Arsenal to the loan signing of the 23-year-old forward.
Spanish TV channel El Chiringuito have posted a video on their Twitter account of Felix being driven away, with the forward expected to head to London shortly to complete the £9m loan deal to Stamford Bridge until the end of the season.
However, should he impress at Chelsea during the second-half of this season, Graham Potter's side could struggle to bring him to the club on a permanent deal.
Marca have reported that the club want to sign the forward to a one-year extension before sealing his move to Chelsea.
It's said that his move to Stamford Bridge would not include the option to buy Felix at the end of the season.
His current deal expires in 2026, though Atletico want to extend it to 2027 to 'reduce the annual amortization and balance their accounts'.
The Blues have acted swiftly to land Felix, who has made it clear that he wants to leave Atletico.
United reportedly balked at the loan fee being demanded by the Spanish giants and have since turned their attention to former Burnley striker Wout Weghorst.
Arsenal are also seeking reinforcements up front but were also put off by the price, and held talks with Atletico in a bid to lower it.
Chelsea are eager to revitalise their attack, with Graham Potter's side having struggled in that department since he took over.
Felix, 23, has been inconsistent at Atletico this season. He has scored four goals and provided three assists in 14 LaLiga appearances.
In 2019 Felix joined Atletico from Benfica for £113million, which remains the fourth highest transfer fee in football history.
Chelsea have scored just three goals in their last eight games in all competitions and at times have used Kai Havertz up front, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang out of favour.
Felix is expected to be the latest arrival at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea having already announced the signings of Benoit Badiashile, who cost £58million from Monaco, David Datro Fofana and Andrey Santos so far this window.
The Blues are also targeting Argentina World Cup winner Enzo Fernandes from Benfica.
sprinter0012
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Why not? He already said he want to play but right now with Simeone most time he on bench and Morata Griezmenn Simeone first choice that's why he want to leave. otherwise he like Atleti.
Let's wait and see man, that's not a problem
Atleti_Simeone_Lover
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Even though it works for him at Chelsea, do you really think he will like to return to ATM... Ask yourself that question
Why not? He already said he want to play but right now with Simeone most time he on bench and Morata Griezmenn Simeone first choice that's why he want to leave. otherwise he like Atleti.
Janbcekmnp
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The problem with Chelsea is with their midfield which they have refused to look into instead chosing to address attacking and defensive areas.
I don't know what Chelsea saw In joginho
Knight339
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6 months loan or a year loan to bad my friend
Cuueikrtyz
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Bench him and give our players the chance we can’t improve him wen he is not going to stay
Richyrichcfc93765
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that's the only race Chelsea won
Gakpo
Toyceily
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Master in hijacking
KahunaLII
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The problem with Chelsea is with their midfield which they have refused to look into instead chosing to address attacking and defensive areas.
12UnitedGuyReborn
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Boehly just signing superstar name players without any actual idea on how to use them or if they fit in the squad or even what the Club needs (in that moment) I see a little bit of Ed Woodward in him
Colito
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that's the only race Chelsea won
sprinter0012
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Chelsea bringing in every player in the transfer window with different attitudes,mentality,determination will take time for the fans to see the progress it is a matter of beating everyone in this market
That is what I fore thought as well, people will not see it now until it start working
sprinter0012
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Keep it up bro, Hope you learn finishing their so it's work for us later. Good luck.
Even though it works for him at Chelsea, do you really think he will like to return to ATM... Ask yourself that question
jeueimopyz
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not interested in him
Akindele_dejavu
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I want him 👏
wllcimraankz
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Good
wllcimraankz
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axdiyare 5084013
Kiwdeikuz
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Chelsea bringing in every player in the transfer window with different attitudes,mentality,determination will take time for the fans to see the progress it is a matter of beating everyone in this market
Atleti_Simeone_Lover
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Keep it up bro, Hope you learn finishing their so it's work for us later. Good luck.