Chelsea are discussing a £40m fee plus add-ons for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix.

Chelsea are due to hold a new round of talks with Atletico Madrid over the weekend as the two clubs aim to break the deadlock over Conor Gallagher and Joao Felix.

Chelsea have established themselves as favourites to sign Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix.

Chelsea and Atletico Madrid have opened talks over a deal involving Joao Felix after Sami Omorodion's transfer to Stamford Bridge hit the buffers on Sunday night.

Aston Villa remain interested in Portugal forward Joao Felix but any move for the 24-year-old Portugal forward will only happen if Atletico Madrid are realistic about their financial demands.