Al Nassr close to signing Joao Felix from Chelsea

Al-Nassr are close to agreeing a deal worth around 44 million pounds $59 million to sign Joao Felix from Chelsea, Report informs via Sky Sports.

Felix's former club Benfica were previously in talks to re-sign the 25-year-old Portuguese international.

However, Al-Nassr have now made their move for Felix as they go all out to try and win the Saudi Pro League, having extended Cristiano Ronaldo's contract and also appointed experienced Portuguese manager Jorge Jesus as their new head coach.

Selling Felix will allow Chelsea to accelerate their move for RB Leipzig attacker Xavi Simons, as further new signings this summer are dependent on exits.

Felix rejoined Chelsea permanently last summer from Atletico Madrid for a fee in the region of £45 million ($60 million). He had a previous half-season loan spell at Stamford Bridge in 2023.