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Stephen Killen

Chelsea could have Christopher Nkunku alternative as £110m-star 'demands' exit as bids line up

Chelsea are said to be keeping tabs on Atletico Madrid star Joao Felix after the attacker reportedly made his intentions clear to leave in January.

The 23-year-old's future has been under the microscope in recent seasons as his influence in Diego Simeone's side waivered. The Argentine's philosophy of frustrating their opponents, catching them on the counter-attack and reeling them in for a fiery encounter which has offered success during his time in the Spanish capital.

Felix was integrated into that system in 2019 following his then record-breaking move from Benfica and found the back of the net against Manchester United during their Champions League knockout campaign.

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