Chelsea will be hoping new signing Joao Felix can inject some more quality into their ranks after their underwhelming first-half of this season. The Portugal international has arrived at Stamford Bridge on a loan deal from Atletico Madrid until the end of the campaign.
He has spent the past three-and-a-half years playing in Spain and has scored 34 goals in 131 games for Diego Simeone’s side in all competitions. However, his time in La Liga has turned a bit stale over recent times and he will now be looking forward to a new challenge in England.
Chelsea have been linked with a few names this month as Graham Potter looks to put his own stamp on the squad. It appears their transfer policy is now to sign young players and develop them over the next few years. With that in mind, here is a look at how their starting XI could look following Felix’s arrival and including rumoured arrivals...
9. CAM/CF: Joao Felix
The new boy will be looking to nail down a starting role at Stamford Bridge as he looks to prove himself in the Premier League. Photo: Denis Doyle
10. LW: Marcus Thuram, Borussia Monchengladbach
He is another who Chelsea are reportedly interested in and his contract is up at the end of this season. Photo: INA FASSBENDER
11. ST: Victor Osimhen, Napoli
The Blues need a young focal point up front and the Napoli ace, who has been linked over recent times, would be ideal. | AFP via Getty Images