HEIDENHEIM, GERMANY – NOVEMBER 28: Joao Felix of Chelsea during the 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 at the Voith Arena on November 28, 2024 in Heidenheim, Germany Watch the UEFA Conference League 2024/25 League Stage MD4 match between Chelsea FC and Chelsea FC. (Photo by Alex Green/Getty Images)
AC Milan are now reportedly very interested in Chelsea striker Joao Felix.
German Sky TV said that the Serie A giants are considering introducing the Portuguese international.
Felix just moved to Chelsea from Atletico Madrid in the summer. He moved to Stamford Bridge for a fee of £42 million, plus £4.3 million in add-ons.
He signed a seven-year contract but may now be moved on by the club amid foreign interest.
Journalist Florian Plettenberg posted on Xoriginal tweet: “Understand that AC Milan is now very interested in Joao Felix. At the same time, Marcus Rashford still has no sign of a transfer. Negotiations are complicated due to the huge financial package involved. “
This follows a report by TeamTalk New Milan boss Sergio Conceicao is keen to bring his fellow Portuguese to the San Siro. It is thought the boss’s familiarity with Felix and joint representation from agent Jorge Mendes could pave the way for a potential deal.
Milan are targeting a loan move for Felix with an option to buy, but Chelsea are currently insisting on a permanent transfer or a loan with an option to buy. TeamTalk said talks between the clubs are ongoing and discussions are expected to continue in the coming days.
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As well as Felix, Milan are also exploring the opportunity to sign further Chelsea players – the Rossoneri have already made an inquiry for Ben Chilwell – who is favored by Everton as Offside Revealed – Kani Chukwuemeka, Christopher Nkunku and Tosin Adarabioyo, all available to leave.
Chilwell has emerged as a candidate to strengthen Milan’s left-back position amid ongoing uncertainty over Theo Hernandez’s future at the Italian side. Even if the Frenchman renews his contract, Milan believe Chilwell would be a valuable addition, especially as he is reportedly not in Enzo Maresca’s plans.
TeamTalk also said that Milan have maintained an interest in Chukwuemeka in recent months, and the club has begun contact with Chelsea regarding the transfer of the midfielder to the San Siro club.
