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Chelsea Target Joao Felix Reportedly Offered Bumper New Contract By Benfica

Related Topics: Rui Vitória, Chelsea F.C., Contract

Chelsea face a race against time to sign Benfica teenager Joao Felix, who has reportedly been offered a huge new contract by the Portuguese side.

Felix has only made five league appearances for Rui Vitoria's side, but they are so confident in his ability to be a future superstar that they have offered a new contract with a £105m release clause.

The 18-year-old's current contract sets his value at a more reasonable £45m, but if he signs the new deal - as the Mirror believes he is close to doing - it will put him beyond Chelsea's reach for the time being.