Chelsea are considering a move to bring Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix back to the club, according to 90min.

Felix spent the second half of last season on loan at Stamford Bridge, making 20 appearances in all competitions and chipping in with four goals.

The Portugal international returned to Atletico Madrid following his loan spell at Chelsea but hasn’t made an appearance for Atletico Madrid this season.

The agent of Felix has remained in contact with Chelsea since his departure from Stamford Bridge in June.

Chelsea officials explored a permanent move for Felix last season but ultimately pulled out at the request of new manager Mauricio Pochettino, who has since spoken openly about his desire to sign a new creative, versatile forward.

After a move for Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise collapsed and an enquiry over Arsenal’s Emile Smith Rowe was rejected, Chelsea are now understood to be considering bringing Felix, who is known to have enjoyed his time in London, back to Stamford Bridge.

The final decision will rest with Pochettino but there are a number of figures on the Chelsea board who believe Felix could be the kind of player the new boss is keen to sign.

Having paid €126m (£113m) in 2019, Atletico are keen to part ways with Felix and are expected to be open to another loan move.