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

In a cataclysmic turn, Samu Omorodion’s Chelsea transfer has fallen apart, striking a severe blow to Atlético Madrid’s €40M strategy. The Spanish U21 international’s move, once assured, now hangs in the balance due to last-minute issues and injury concerns. The €40M fee, intended to support new signings like Julian Alvarez’s €95M transfer from Manchester City, is in jeopardy, forcing Omorodion back to Madrid and leaving Atlético’s transfer plans in disarray. #football #fifa #chelsea #samu #omorodion #atm #madrid #blue #atletico #trend #blues #footballfanarena #footballfansarena2024 #ffa

Joao Felix could make a shock return to Chelsea after their deal to sign Samu Omorodion from Atletico Madrid collapsed. Omorodion has looked destined to move to Stamford Bridge for weeks now after the two clubs agreed to a £ 34.5 million transfer. Additionally, Conor Gallagher would swap West London for Madrid for a similar fee, despite many fans wanting the England international to stay at his boyhood club. But all has threatened to unravel, as it was reported late on Sunday night that the deal for Omorodion was now off, with The Athletic citing issues regarding the young striker’s contract. #footballfanarena #ffa #madrid #omorodion #england #chelsea #football

Spain’s thrilling comeback to the Paris 2024 Olympics gold medal match was tainted by racial controversy. Hakimi’s ‘penguin dance’ celebration triggered mocking emojis from Diego Lopez and Samu Omorodion. Although Omorodion swiftly deleted his tweet, his Instagram was bombarded with monkey emojis, exposing a disturbing wave of racial abuse. Lopez faced no repercussions for his similar taunts, highlighting a troubling issue in football. #trend #footballfanarena #footballfansarena2024 #ffa