Chelsea exploring Joao Felix option as Samu Omorodion deal collapses

Chelsea were looking all set in the transfer market as they were close to signing an attacker in the form of Samu Omorodion from Atletico Madrid, but the deal seems to have collapsed as per reports. Omorodion’s deal was agreed upon between the two clubs, but there have been problems regarding the contract from the player’s side.

This collapse leaves Chelsea in an odd situation to again look for a striker in the market. They attempted for pretty much everyone this summer, from Victor Osimhen to Benjamin Sesko to John Duran and now Omordion, but nothing has materialised.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea and Atletico Madrid are discussing the transfer of Joao Felix, who might return to the Blues after an ill-fated loan spell there in 2023. Atleti are set to sign Argentine superstars Julian Alvarez and Conor Gallagher. In order to prevent these deals from collapsing, Rojiblancos needs to sell, leading them to explore options at the transfer market.

Meanwhile, Chelsea had signed Pedro Neto from Wolverhampton Wanderers for a sum of around 54 million pounds, including add-ons. He has signed a seven-year deal that will see him stay at the club until 2031. Neto was presented at halftime at Stamford Bridge during Sunday’s pre-season friendly with Inter Milan.