Deadline day for Premier League clubs in the January transfer window just so happens to coincide with a huge London derby for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues will be looking to reclaim their place in the top four with a win over arch-rivals West Ham, however all the talk today so far has been about potential transfers.
One man who has been dominating headlines so far is Joao Felix, as talk goes on over a switch to Serie A to play for AC Milan.
Joao Felix will not be in Chelsea squad to face West Ham
Aston Villa were very keen on bringing the Portugal international in this month too, however the Blues do not wish to strengthen a direct rival for Champions League football for next season.
Getting into that competition starts tonight though, and Enzo Maresca will be keen to replicate the dominant 3-0 win they registered over the Hammers earlier this season.
In Graham Potter’s first game back at Stamford Bridge, journalist Matt Law has claimed that he will not have to contend with Felix. The attacker is not going to be in the Blues squad tonight.
He said: “Joao Felix will not be in the Chelsea squad tonight as AC Milan close in on loan deal – that will be the club’s last international loan spot so Disasi will have to stay in the PL.”
Joao Felix getting closer to AC Milan move
Fabrizio Romano has stated that Milan have made their official offer to sign Felix today, with them running out of time to confirm the signing.
Felix has a close relationship with Milan manager Sergio Conceicao, and this could have played a key role in his decision to move on this month.
Opportunities in the first team were few and far between for the Portuguese star as a result of another excellent season for Cole Palmer.
The same fate has met Christopher Nkunku, however he is expected to be in the squad tonight with a move looking off the cards.
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