Joao Felix has come to an agreement with Chelsea and is close to finalizing a deal with double the terms.

Felix is eager to make a comeback to Chelsea, and it seems like his wish may soon be granted. According to reports, the young talent has reached a personal agreement with the Blues, and negotiations between Chelsea and Atletico Madrid are progressing towards a deal for both Felix and Conor Gallagher.

Initially, Gallagher was set to join Atletico Madrid, but the deal hit a roadblock when Chelsea's attempt to sign Samu Omorodion from the same club fell through. In response, Chelsea turned their attention towards Felix, who had previously been on loan with the team in 2023. This unexpected turn of events has left Gallagher in a state of uncertainty, as he returned from Spain this week and is currently training with Chelsea's Under-21s until his future is resolved.

Reports suggest that Chelsea and Atletico Madrid will hold more talks this weekend in an effort to break the impasse and reach a resolution. Atletico Madrid needs to raise funds in order to complete the Gallagher deal, and Felix's departure is crucial in this process. While a fee for the 24-year-old has yet to be agreed upon, it seems that Felix is one step closer to his desired move, with respected journalist Fabrizio Romano reporting that he has agreed personal terms with Chelsea.

However, contrary to previous rumors, it has been reported that Atletico Madrid is not demanding a fee of €60 million for Felix. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has refused to comment on the ongoing deal, as well as the team's pursuit of Victor Osimhen from Napoli. Osimhen is expected to leave Napoli before the end of the transfer window, with Chelsea being the front-runners for his signature.

In the midst of all these negotiations, Gallagher has been left in a state of limbo. He will not be considered for selection in Chelsea's opening game of the season against Manchester City on Sunday, and has been training separately with fellow exiled players Trevoh Chalobah and Romelu Lukaku. Manager Enzo Maresca addressed the situation by stating that Gallagher is currently undergoing medical tests and training, but will not be involved in the game as he is still trying to find a solution with the club.

Maresca also acknowledged that these kinds of situations are common during the transfer window, with players wanting to leave and clubs wanting players to leave. However, he remains hopeful that a resolution will be reached soon and that everyone involved will be satisfied. With more talks between Chelsea and Atletico Madrid expected in the coming days, fans will have to wait and see if Felix's return to Chelsea becomes a reality.

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