Enzo Maresca faces transfer decision as Chelsea star linked with shock January exit
Joao Felix could reportedly be set for a surprise exit from Chelsea before Deadline Day on February 3.
With Chelsea keen to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United this month, that could open the door for Felix to leave. In addition to the Portuguese, Chelsea are said to be trying to find solutions for a number of players, including the likes of Ben Chilwell, Carney Chukwuemeka, Cesare Casadei and Axel Disasi.
Meanwhile, Christopher Nkunku is being targeted by clubs across Europe while Renato Veiga is set to join Juventus on loan. Sky Sports Germany's Florian Plettenberg has claimed that AC Milan are very interested in signing Felix, with a move for Marcus Rashford unlikely due to the huge financial commitment involved.
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Italian outlet Calcio Mercato, on the other hand, have provided more details on links to Milan with Sergio Conceicao keen to strengthen his frontline. It has been claimed they are hoping to convince Chelsea to sanction an 18-month loan before signing him permanently for around £30million (€35m).
Fabrizio Romano has added that clubs are still approaching Chelsea and 'being informed' on him, heading into the final weeks of the January transfer window. The Blues completed the re-signing of the 25-year-old last summer after he spent the second part of the 2022/23 season on loan at Stamford Bridge.
Felix was offered to Chelsea by agent Jorge Mendes after the Blues' deal to sign Samu Omorodion from Atletico Madrid collapsed. The club paid £45million to sign him from Atletico Madrid, though he plays second fiddle to Cole Palmer.
The Portugal international, who is under contract until 2030, has only started three Premier League games this term. Enzo Maresca has also only opted to hand him three starts in the UEFA Conference League.
