Aston Villa have emerged as frontrunners in the race to sign Joao Felix, who has struggled for regular game time at Chelsea.
The Portuguese international, signed from Atletico Madrid for £45 million last summer, has started just three of Chelsea’s 23 Premier League matches, fueling his discontent at Stamford Bridge.
Villa manager Unai Emery, a known admirer of Felix, is keen to bring the talented forward to Villa Park.
Emery reportedly attempted to sign the 24-year-old before his move to Chelsea, and the player’s situation has reignited Villa’s interest.
Interestingly, Chelsea are tracking Villa’s £80 million-rated striker Jhon Duran as they look to strengthen their attack.
A potential swap deal involving Felix could be on the cards as the January transfer window edges closer to its conclusion.
