Milan is looking for reinforcements in the wing position but has changed its plan. Instead of Marcus Rashford, the main target now is Joao Felix from Chelsea.The proponent of this idea is coach Sergio Conceicao, who believes he can get the young compatriot back on track and restore his former form from his Benfica days. Felix’s career has been on a downward trajectory ever since he became one of the most expensive players of all time five and a half years ago, transferring from Benfica to Atletico Madrid for 127,000,000 euros. He didn’t adapt well in Madrid, went out on loans to Chelsea and Barcelona, and was purchased by the Blues last summer for 52,000,000 euros. However, things aren’t going well for him there either…🚨💣⭐️🌓 | 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: If talks for Marcus Rashford stall, #ACMilan may turn to Joao Felix, a player admired heavily by Sergio Conceição. 🇵🇹🛑Securing Felix could also help facilitate Kyle Walker’s arrival. Negotiations remain ongoing. 🏴⛵️ 🗞️: @MarcoGuidi13 pic.twitter.com/zQWm1GXpQ2— Milan Xtra (@MilanXtra) January 16, 2025 This season, Felix has played 19 matches for Chelsea but started in less than half of them, mainly in cup competitions and the Conference League. In the Premier League, he has started only three times, accumulating a total of 357 minutes with one goal and one assist. Other attackers like Madueke, Neto, Nkunku, and Sancho are currently ahead of him in the pecking order.It’s clear that his situation at Stamford Bridge is not favorable, and Milan aims to capitalize on it. Initially, Milan’s primary target for attacking reinforcement was Marcus Rashford, but that plan proved complicated for several reasons. Rashford’s gross salary at Manchester United for the remainder of the season is between 7,000,000 and 8,000,000 euros, which is too high for the Rossoneri. Even if United agreed to cover part of Rashford’s salary during a loan spell, another issue arises: Milan also wants Kyle Walker, and due to Italian regulations allowing only one non-EU player to be registered per transfer window, Milan cannot sign both English players from Manchester. Walker is a higher priority, leading Milan to drop their pursuit of Rashford and look for other options.🚨 Kyle Walker is ‘set to sign two-and-a-half year contract with Milan’, according to The Telegraph 😲🇮🇹 pic.twitter.com/nsM0tBr8Dp— OneFootball (@OneFootball) January 13, 2025 This is where Sergio Conceicao suggested the idea of signing Felix. The plan gains momentum because both Felix and Conceicao share the same agent – Jorge Mendes. Interestingly, Conceicao’s initial suggestion was another Mendes client, Francisco Trincao from Sporting. Felix is also a more affordable option for Milan compared to Rashford. According to Italian media, Felix’s net salary per season is 5,700,000 euros. Conceicao believes Felix could revive his career at Milan, much like Christian Pulisic, and become a key addition for the Rossoneri for the remainder of the season.Rashford ‘finds refuge’ in Ibra’s ranks?Milan’s management now has the ball in their court, but they are also exploring other options. Two days ago, representatives from the Italian club met with Borussia Dortmund officials to discuss the conditions under which they could sign American forward Giovanni Reyna, who has fallen out of favor at Dortmund. At the same time, negotiations continue for Kyle Walker. An agreement has been reached with his agents for a two-year contract worth 4,000,000 euros per season. Milan is now waiting for Manchester City’s green light.SERIE A – MATCHDAY 21Friday22.45: (1.58) Roma (4.20) Genoa (6.50)Saturday17.00: (1.60) Bologna (3.70) Monza (6.25)20.00: (2.30) Juventus (3.40) Milan (3.35)22.45: (2.35) Atalanta (3.40) Napoli (3.25)Sunday14.30: (1.75) Fiorentina (3.60) Torino (5.60)17.00: (2.00) Cagliari (3.50) Lecce (4.10)17.00: (2.15) Parma (3.45) Venezia (3.35)20.00: (4.90) Verona (3.50) Lazio (1.77)22.45: (1.23) Inter (6.75) Empoli (15.0)Monday22.45: (2.20) Como (3.45) Udinese (3.60)**odds are subject to change**
