Chelsea offered the chance to re-sign Joao Felix when Samu Omorodion’s move collapsed.

Felix is eager to return to Stamford Bridge, and it is believed Chelsea may sign him for less than £40 million.

Chelsea’s busy transfer season has taken another turn when Samu Omorodion’s deal was canceled at the last minute and the club was offered the option to re-sign Joao Felix by Atletico Madrid.

Felix has expressed a desire to return to Chelsea, where he spent half a season on loan in 2023, as well as a willingness to accept a big pay reduction to fit into the club’s wage structure.

Chelsea is expected to sign Felix for an initial sum of less than £40 million, and the parameters of the deal may be too good to pass up.

Atletico must sell players to bankroll the additions of Conor Gallagher from Chelsea and Julian Alvarez from Manchester City.

If Chelsea completes the purchase of Felix, who has been a target for Aston Villa this summer, Raheem Sterling’s future will be called into serious question.

Juventus has contacted Chelsea to learn more about Sterling’s potential transfer. The largest issue would be his salary, which exceed £300,000 per week, although there is speculation that the former England international would depart Stamford Bridge before the summer transfer window closes.

Chelsea may also be compelled to consider any offers for Noni Madueke if Felix, who can play as a second striker, left winger, and number 10, re-signs and Sterling does not go.

A deal for Felix would not have an impact on Chelsea’s aim to buy an outright striker before the window closes. Omorodion had agreed to an agreement with Atletico, the player, and his agency before the transfer fell through at the last step.

There is presently no expectation that it will be renewed or renegotiated, while Chelsea considers alternative possibilities. The club remains interested in Victor Osimhen if he becomes available on loan, and further opportunities are expected to develop in the last weeks of the transfer season.

Chelsea are optimistic that once the transfer window closes, head coach Enzo Maresca will have a manageable first-team group. It’s believed that

The club hopes to have a first-team group of about 23 or 24 outfield players, with a number of players set to go permanently or on loan.

Felix scored four goals in 20 games for Chelsea on loan in 2023, while he also scored ten goals in 44 appearances for Barcelona last season.