AC Milan are pushing to complete a deal for Joao Felix within the next 24 hours, with the Serie A club having outlined their clear terms for Chelsea regarding the potential transfer of the Portuguese forward.
Milan’s head coach, Sergio Conceicao, is eager to bring Felix to San Siro and sees him as a key addition to his squad. Sources close to the situation confirm that Milan are willing to move quickly, and the club is optimistic that a deal can be wrapped up in the coming days.
Felix’s potential transfer to Milan has been under discussion since January, with the Italian club keen to secure his services on loan for the remainder of the season. Conceicao, a long-time admirer of Felix, shares the same agent, Jorge Mendes, which adds an extra layer of influence and optimism to the deal. The relationship between Mendes and Milan has given the club confidence that they can reach an agreement, with the Italian giants prepared to make Felix their main target for the current transfer window.
Milan are focusing on a loan deal with no obligation to buy, but they are willing to include an option to make the move permanent for €40 million (£33.43m / $41.5m) at the end of the season. The Serie A club is also prepared to contribute to Felix’s salary for the remainder of the campaign, though they expect Chelsea to cover a portion of his wages. The Blues are reportedly open to such a deal, as they look to offload players and balance their books while still recouping a reasonable fee for the 25-year-old forward.
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Felix, who has scored seven goals and provided two assists in 20 appearances across all competitions this season, is understood to be receptive to a move to Milan. The former Atletico Madrid star sees the move as a chance to play more regularly, especially under Conceicao, who has promised him significant playing time. Felix’s lack of consistent action at Chelsea, compounded by his brief time at Atletico, makes a mid-season switch to Milan appealing to the forward as he looks to build momentum and enhance his career prospects.
Chelsea Want to Balance Finances
Chelsea, meanwhile, are actively working on player departures to streamline their squad and balance their finances. While Felix’s exit is being negotiated, the Blues are also focused on bringing in new talent, with a particular emphasis on securing a new goalkeeper. Reports suggest that Chelsea are closing in on a deal for Gregor Kobel from Borussia Dortmund, with the Swiss goalkeeper having impressed in the Bundesliga. However, Chelsea’s pursuit of Kobel is not without competition, as Manchester United are also rumored to be interested in the shot-stopper.
In addition to their goalkeeping pursuit, Chelsea are looking to finalize deals for other players before the transfer window closes. Aston Villa are reportedly in talks to secure Axel Disasi, though Tottenham has now emerged as a potential destination for the French defender. Chelsea are also reportedly keen on signing Evan Ferguson from Brighton and Hove Albion, though they face competition from West Ham United, who have already agreed personal terms with the young striker. As the window draws to a close, Chelsea’s dealings could have a significant impact on their squad as they look to bolster their ranks for the remainder of the season.
