AC Milan is nearing a loan agreement for Chelsea forward Joao Felix as the January transfer window reaches its climax. Reports indicate that Felix, who has been a target for Milan throughout the transfer period, was observed attending the Milan derby at the San Siro recently.
The 25-year-old is set to leave Stamford Bridge on Deadline Day, just six months after joining Chelsea from Atletico Madrid for £46.3 million. Felix currently has over six years remaining on his contract with Chelsea and has netted seven goals in 20 appearances since his return to the club last summer.
Aston Villa had shown interest in securing Felix’s services this January, with their president of football operations publicly acknowledging Unai Emery’s enthusiasm for the talented forward. However, it now appears that Felix is poised to make an international move, while Villa is redirecting their efforts towards other targets such as Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio.
Unhappiness Over Playing Time
Felix is reportedly unhappy with the limited game time he has received at Chelsea, leading to his potential loan to Milan. He is not expected to participate in the upcoming match against West Ham, as discussions for his transfer are intensifying between Chelsea’s sporting directors and Milan.
Felix’s second stint at Chelsea has not been as fruitful as hoped, and his desire for more on-field opportunities has become evident. Notably, both Felix and Milan’s manager Sergio Conceicao share the same agent, which may facilitate the move.
Chelsea Rejects Late Bid for Nkunku
In another development, Chelsea has declined a late loan request from Manchester United for striker Christopher Nkunku. The French forward expressed his unwillingness to switch clubs on a temporary basis, and Chelsea was not inclined to pursue the deal. United, facing scoring challenges following the loan departures of Rashford and Antony, had aimed to bolster their attack but have struggled to finalize key negotiations.
The January transfer window is closing today, and all eyes are on potential last-minute moves and developments across the Premier League as fans anticipate the latest updates.
