Ally McCoist has branded Chelsea's move for Atletico Madrid star Joao Felix as an 'absolute madness'. The 23-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League this month, with the Blues set to beat Arsenal Manchester United to the striker's signature.
football.london understands that the west Londoners are close to signing Felix on a loan deal until the end of the season. The Athletic add that Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement to sign the Portugal international on loan from the Spanish giants.
It's believed Felix is is enticed by the project in west London despite Graham Potter's side enduring a difficult vein of form. Todd Boehly expected to pay €11million (£9.7million) - a fee which is below what Atletico initially demanded.
