Chelsea’s transfer strategy has taken another turn as they pursue Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid with a €65 million offer. This move comes after their failed attempt to sign Samu Omorodion, who was reportedly injured during his medical examination. The potential return of Felix to Stamford Bridge, where he spent six months on loan during the 2022-2023 season, scoring 4 goals in 16 games, could be a significant boost for Chelsea’s attacking options.Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid has successfully signed Julian Alvarez from Manchester City, a move that could potentially facilitate Felix’s departure. However, the transfer of Conor Gallagher from Chelsea to Atletico Madrid is still pending due to financial constraints. Atletico needs to raise funds by selling a player before completing the £34m move for the 24-year-old midfielder.In other transfer news, Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior has reportedly received a record-breaking offer from Saudi Arabia, worth over €400 million in transfer fees and a 5-year contract valued at over €1 billion. Despite the astronomical figures, Vinicius has reportedly rejected the offer, stating he is happy at Real Madrid.Barcelona is facing challenges in registering new players due to financial constraints. They are looking to offload players like Clement Lenglet, who is close to leaving with Atletico Madrid and Villarreal showing interest. The Catalan club is also in negotiations with Everton for the potential sale of Vitor Roque, with Barcelona seeking a fee between €30 million and €35 million.
Key points
- Chelsea has made a €65 million offer for Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid.
- Atletico Madrid has signed Julian Alvarez from Manchester City, potentially facilitating Felix’s departure.
- Vinicius Junior has reportedly rejected a record-breaking offer from Saudi Arabia.
- Barcelona is facing financial challenges and is looking to offload players to register new signings.
Contradictions👾There are conflicting reports about Vinicius Junior’s response to the Saudi offer.
Some sources state he has rejected it, while others suggest he is still considering it.
