Felix closing in on Benfica return, Badiashile set to remain at Chelsea
Benfica are continuing their negotiations with Chelsea to sign forward Joao Felix this summer, according to A Bola.
Felix's agent Jorge Mendes is set to meet with Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali to broker a deal for the Portuguese's return to Benfica.
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The 25-year-old's struggles continued after enduring a disappointing loan spell at AC Milan last season, with the Italian giants eventually opting against his permanent transfer.
The Blues want to sort out Felix's situation quickly, as he is not in manager Enzo Mareca's plans.
His former club Benfica have been keen on offering him an escape route, but had a €20 million bid turned down by the Premier League giants.
Chelsea are demanding around €40 million, while the former Atletico Madrid star needs to reduce his salary demands for a deal to materialise.
Felix is keen on a return to Benfica as he hopes to revitalise his flagging career. With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, he is looking for prominent game time to keep his chances alive in securing a place in Portugal's squad.
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Meanwhile, Benoit Badiashile has put an end to speculation over his future by stating that he will continue at Stamford Bridge this season.
Badiashile was linked with a move to Marseille in the transfer window following a lacklustre 2024/25 campaign, plagued by injuries and a lack of game time.
But Badiashile has said that he has manager Enzo Maresca's backing to find his stride and play a significant role in the squad.
The newly-crowned FIFA Club World Cup champions have signed Liam Delap, Jamie Gittens and Joao Pedro in the summer window.
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