North London outfit, Arsenal, through Christmas were linked with Atletico midfielder, Joao Felix.
But it seems their London rivals, Chelsea are set to leapfrog them to his acquisition.
According to The Athletic, Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement to sign Portugal international Joao Felix on loan from Atletico Madrid. The Blues are expected to pay around €11 million (£9.7m) to take Felix on loan for the rest of the season after beating off competition from Premier League rivals Arsenal and Man Utd.
Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement to sign Portugal international Joao Felix on loan from Atletico Madrid, according to The Athletic. The Blues are expected to pay around €11 million (£9.7m) to take Felix on loan for the rest of the season after beating off competition from Premier League rivals Arsenal and Man Utd.
