Are Al Nassr Finalizing a Deal for Chelsea's Joao Felix?

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Key Takeaways
- Al-Nassr is close to signing Joao Felix from Chelsea.
- The transfer fee is expected to be around 44 million pounds.
- Felix's move could influence Chelsea's pursuit of Xavi Simons.
- Felix made a notable impact during his loan at Chelsea.
- He has previously played for Benfica and Atlético Madrid.
New Delhi, July 27 (NationPress) Al-Nassr is nearing an agreement to acquire Joao Felix, the forward from Chelsea. Reports suggest a potential transfer valued at 44 million pounds to the Saudi club.
The Saudi Pro League powerhouses are reportedly in discussions with Felix's representatives and could finalize the contract within the next 24 to 48 hours.
Previously, Felix's former club Benfica was in negotiations to bring back the 25-year-old, but Al-Nassr has now stepped in, aiming to strengthen their squad for a title push in the Saudi Pro League, as indicated by a report from Sky Sports.
If Felix's transfer goes through, it might pave the way for Chelsea to pursue Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig. If the timing aligns, Felix could join Ronaldo and the rest of the Al-Nassr squad for an upcoming friendly against Toulouse on Wednesday at the Untersberg-Arena in Grodig.
Originally, Felix joined Chelsea on loan during the winter transfer window of the 2022/23 season, where he made a notable impact with four goals in 20 appearances. Following this, Chelsea secured his permanent transfer from Atlético Madrid for 46.3 million pounds, returning to Stamford Bridge after a promising stint.
Felix began his career at Benfica, where his remarkable talents caught the attention of Atlético Madrid. In the summer of 2019, he made a high-profile switch to Atlético, setting a record transfer fee for both clubs.
His time at Atlético has been filled with significant achievements, including winning the La Liga title. On the international front, Felix has represented Portugal 45 times since his debut in 2019.
Meanwhile, Chelsea is in advanced discussions with Ajax regarding a deal for center-back Jorrel Hato and is also considering signing Simons from Leipzig.