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Kieran Horn

Chelsea handed major Joao Felix transfer boost as Todd Boehly sets £85m plan amid Atletico claim

Chelsea could look at signing Joao Felix on a permanent basis in the summer from Atletico Madrid once his short-term loan spell at the club expires. The 23-year-old joined the club in January after falling out of favour with Diego Simeone and despite only making two appearances in Blue, he has already more than impressed.

A bright debut against Fulham in the Premier League was overshadowed by a second half red card for Felix which ultimately led to Chelsea losing the game. The Portugal international then missed fixtures against Crystal Palace, Liverpool and Fulham, with the Blues missing a noticeable creative spark in all three games.

Graham Potter's side only managed one goal in 270 minutes with Felix absent, yet within just 16 minutes of his return game against West Ham Felix had already scored twice. Unfortunately for Chelsea one of those strikes was offside, but the other counted with Felix timing his run perfectly to meet Enzo Fernandez's pass to give Chelsea the lead.

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