Atletico Madrid player Joao Felix spent a loan spell at Chelsea, and he became everyone’s favorite player. Now, Chelsea are linked with him. Due to his astronomical price tag, Chelsea were unable to buy him, but this time the Blues have a trump card in their hands. It is Conor Gallagher.
At this moment, Atletico Madrid have agreed to sign Conor Gallagher from Chelsea, and all the contract details are in the final stages. Chelsea wanted to sign Samu Omorodion from Atletico Madrid in exchange for Conor Gallagher. This is a fair deal for both of the clubs.
Multiple reports are claiming that the Samu Omorodion deal has collapsed for several reasons. Some are saying that Chelsea changed the contract terms in the final stages, and some are saying Omorodion didn’t pass the medical tests.
All the medical tests were scheduled for Atletico Madrid striker Samu Omorodion, but Chelsea were unable to complete the deal. Chelsea paid a transfer fee of around £35m for the young striker. This amount is almost close to Gallagher’s transfer fee.
If Chelsea can charge around £36m for an experienced midfielder like Conor Gallagher, a new striker like Samu Omorodion should have cost less than £35m.
Negotiations for Joao Felix between Chelsea and Atletico
According to renowned reporter and journalist Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea and Atletico Madrid are actively negotiating a potential move for Joao Felix.
This time, Atletico Madrid will be forced to reduce his price tag because they will get Chelsea player Conor Gallagher. It is being said that Diego Someone appreciates the young English midfielder. So, it indicates that Gallagher is a major priority for the LaLiga giants.
Behind the scenes
From this transfer window, we can say that Chelsea owners are the best hustlers because they always employ effective strategies. As the Omorodion deal is collapsed, so Chelsea want another Atletico Madrid player in exchange of Gallagher.
It is Joao Felix because the Portuguese got massive appreciation from his last spell at Chelsea. Todd Boehly and Clear Lake Capital signed him in the Graham Potter era. Soon he became the main player for Chelsea.
Now the Blues want to sign him on a permanent deal. We know the talent of Joao Felix. On the other hand, Chelsea are facing a steep competition from Asto Villa because Unai Emery also want Joao Felix. There is a twist in this transfer saga. According to The Chelsea Chronicle, Joao Felix has said yes to Chelsea. That means that he has given green light for the Chelsea move.
Now everything depends on Chelsea and Atletico Madrid. According to multiple reports both of the clubs are actively negotiating about a deal.
Expectations from Chelsea
Till now, the Blues have signed multiple players for the attacking positions. The list includes Marc Guiu, Kiernan Dewsbury Hall, Pedro Neto.
Chelsea already have a world class number 10, which is England international Cole Palmer. On the other hand, if Chelsea can sign Joao Felix, it will create a dangerous attacking force.
If Pedro Neto and Cole Palmer can link up with Joao Felix, it will be impossible for the opponent teams to defend against them.
Last season, West Ham striker Michael Antonio praised Joao Felix. He said that the Portuguese is a unique and very skillful player, and every build up goes through him. Last season, Jao Felix spent his loan spell at Barcelona. There he revived his career to some extent.
When Joao Felix was playing for Barcelona, he scored a goal against Atletico Madrid and celebrated against them in a violent manner. This action has caused major issues in Atletico’s dressing room. Now the club wants to get rid of the player. So, this is the perfect time for Atletico Madrid to sell Joao Felix.
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