As the summer transfer window heats up, Chelsea transfer news is dominating the headlines once again. The Blues have been one of the most active teams in the market, having already signed 10 players with an average age of under 21, spending a whopping £185m in the process. However, it seems that Chelsea’s transfer business is far from over, with the club weighing up a move to re-sign forward Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid after talks for striker Samu Omorodion collapsed.
The Collapse of the Samu Omorodion Deal
Discussions over personal terms between Chelsea and Atletico’s 20-year-old Omorodion broke down last night, despite a £34.5m fee having been agreed last week. This latest development has come as a surprise to many, given that the deal seemed all but done. However, it appears that the two parties were unable to reach an agreement on the player’s wages, leading to the collapse of the deal. While a deal for Omorodion is not completely off the table, negotiations have not progressed as the various parties had hoped.
Chelsea’s Alternative Targets
With the Omorodion deal off the table, Chelsea are now considering alternative targets to strengthen their attacking options. One player who has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge is Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian international has been in impressive form for both club and country, and it’s no surprise that Chelsea are interested in signing him. However, it’s worth noting that any deal for Osimhen would likely involve Romelu Lukaku moving in the opposite direction.
Joao Felix: A Familiar Face
Another player who has been linked with a move to Chelsea is Joao Felix. The 24-year-old Portuguese international has been on loan at Stamford Bridge before, and it’s clear that he has a strong affection for the club. Felix has been open about his desire to return to Chelsea, and it’s likely that the club will explore the possibility of signing him on a permanent basis. Atletico Madrid value Felix at around £43m, which is significantly less than the £113m they paid Benfica for the player in 2019.
The Conor Gallagher Factor
One aspect of any potential deal for Felix is that it would allow midfielder Conor Gallagher to complete his move to Wanda Metropolitano for £34m. Atletico need to bank a major player sale to complete the move, and the sale of Felix would likely facilitate this. The La Liga club’s £81.5m move for Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez is still expected to go through regardless of the need to sell a player to sign Gallagher.
It’s worth noting that Chelsea’s transfer business has been the subject of much scrutiny in recent weeks. The club’s decision to sign 10 players with an average age of under 21 has raised eyebrows, with some questioning the club’s strategy. However, it’s clear that Chelsea are committed to building a young and talented squad, and it will be interesting to see how their transfer business unfolds in the coming weeks.
Chelsea’s Transfer Strategy
Chelsea’s transfer strategy has been the subject of much debate in recent weeks. The club’s decision to sign so many young players has raised questions about their approach to the transfer market. However, it’s clear that Chelsea are committed to building a young and talented squad, and it will be interesting to see how their transfer business unfolds in the coming weeks.
One thing that is clear is that Chelsea are not afraid to spend big in the transfer market. The club’s £185m outlay on 10 players is a significant investment, and it’s likely that they will continue to spend big in the coming weeks. Whether or not this approach will pay off remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure – Chelsea’s transfer business will continue to dominate the headlines for the foreseeable future.