Chelsea suffer Felix transfer complication as Boehly makes All-Star game offer

25 March 2023 , 04:30

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Chelsea's attention is turning to the summer transfer window as Graham Potter seeks to continue his overhaul of the squad.

Eight players were signed in the January window, including Joao Felix who joined on loan from Atletico Madrid. The Blues may look to bring the attacker back to Stamford Bridge, but those plans suffered a blow with Manchester United entering the race to sign him.

That news comes as owner Todd Boehly agreed to host an All-Star game at Stamford Bridge in support of Ukraine and two Blues stars were nominated for a Premier League award. Here, Mirror Football rounds up all the latest Chelsea news.

Felix transfer plan suffers blow

Chelsea hopes of signing Joao Felix on a permanent deal at the end of the season have suffered a blow, with Manchester United set to mount a move. Felix joined the Blues on loan from Atletico Madrid in January.

He has impressed since his arrival, bouncing back well from being sent off on his debut in the defeat to Fulham. Chelsea are thought to be weighing up bringing the Portugal international back on a permanent basis in the summer.

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But they are not the only team interested, with United now also in the race to sign the 23-year-old. The Red Devils are monitoring his progress at Chelsea and are hopeful that Atletico will be willing to do a favourable deal in the summer.

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Blues duo up for award

Kai Havertz and Mateo Kovacic have both been nominated for the March goal of the month

Chelsea star Mateo Kovacic and Kai Havertz have both been nominated for the March Premier League Goal of the Month award. The duo's strikes in the win over Leicester City have earned them a place on the shortlist.

Havertz deftly lifted a volley over Danny Ward after being found by a delightful pass from Enzo Ferdnandez. Kovacic then sent a volley of his own flying past Ward, showing great agility to wrap the outside of his boot around the ball.

The Blues duo are up against Patson Daka, Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak, Jonny Otto and Reiss Nelson. Supporters can cast their vote until midday on Monday, with the winner to be revealed on Friday.

Boehly agrees to host All-Star game

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has offered to host an American-style All-Star game in support of Ukraine. The Eastern European country was illegally invaded by Russia last year, with the world of football ralllying around Ukraine.

The efforts to support them in the war are continuing, with Boehly agreeing to allow Football for Ukraine to play a fund-raising match at Stamford Bridge. Blues star Mykhaylo Mudryk is set to feature, alongside Arsenal left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko.

The line-up of the two teams involved is yet to be decided, but it is hoped that the match will attract big names from the Premier League. Negotiations have been taking place, with a provisional date of early August.

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