Diego Simeone has praised Joao Felix’s ‘commitment’ and says the attacking midfielder could feature in Atletico Madrid’s clash with Villarreal, despite rumours he is set to join Chelsea. Felix fell some way short of expectations in an underwhelming six-month spell at Stamford Bridge during the 2022/23 season, but the latest reports indicate Chelsea have agreed personal terms with the 24-year-old. For much of the summer, the Blues have been locked in discussions with Atleti over proposed transfer deals for Conor Gallagher and Samu Omorodion, neither of which have materialised. But Chelsea’s pursuit of Felix appears to be heading in the right direction, with their latest bid of £39.2million plus £4.2m in bonuses believed to be close to Atleti’s valuation. #footballfanarena #ffa #chelsea #atleticomadrid #football