Aston Villa have identified Joao Felix as their primary target to replace Jhon Duran, who is set to join Al-Nassr, per Sky Sports.

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

Gary Lineker and Micah Richards have shared concerns over Joao Felix’s rumoured transfer from Chelsea to Aston Villa. Villa are bracing themselves for a hectic end to the January transfer window, with two of their star forwards potentially leaving.

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

Chelsea could still offload multiple players this month and Aston Villa are in active talks to sign two of them, with Unai Emery helping to lure Joao Felix to the Midlands club

Aston Villa sporting director Monchi has confirmed the club are interested in signing Chelsea’s Joao Felix but is unsure whether it will be possible this January. Felix returned to Chelsea from Atletico Madrid last summer,

Aston Villa president of football operations Monchi has confirmed that the Premier League club are interested in signing Marco Asensio and Joao Felix.

Aston Villa are working quickly to find a replacement for Jhon Duran, whose move to Al-Nassr has been given the green light.