Monchi also confirmed Villa’s interest in Paris Saint-Germain’s former Real Madrid winger Marco Asensio, while earlier this week the club rejected a shock bid from Arsenal for England striker Ollie Watkins. Villa have also been linked with a move for Joao Felix’s Chelsea team-mate Axel Disasi in recent weeks.

Joao Felix is looking to leave Chelsea as he is frustrated over his lack of playing time, according to Duncan Castles.The reporter said via The Transfers Podcast that the Portugal international is

Aston Villa sporting director Monchi confirmed his club's long-standing interest in Chelsea forward Joao Felix.

Joao Felix continues to be linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge with the Chelsea attacker being targeted by Premier League rivals Aston Villa

Aston Villa have confirmed their desire to sign Chelsea forward Joao Felix before the end of the January transfer window.

Chelsea will consider using wantaway forward Joao Felix in a deal to sign Arsenal and West Ham target Jhon Duran from Aston Villa, according to reports. Felix only joined Chelsea last summer in a £45m deal from Atletico Madrid,

Joao Felix wants to leave Chelsea as he is unhappy with the amount of playing time he has received this season, The Transfers Podcast understands. LISTEN TO THE LATEST EPISODE HERE The 25-year-old joined the Blues from Atletico Madrid for an initial €52 million last summer after previously representing the West London club during a loan spell in the 2022/23 season.