Chelsea's recent performance on the field has not been good at all. They have won just one of their last eight matches across all competitions. But the London club's new owner, Todd Bohly, has started playing well off the field.

Bohli's game is about changing teams of footballers. Qatar started the World Cup with the best-emerging player Enzo Fernandez. Bohli was also willing to pay 120 million euros (more than 1 thousand 308 crores 67 lakh rupees) to remove this Argentine World Cup-winning midfielder from Benfica. The man later backed off.

It's like moving a ladder up a tree. Clubs such as Liverpool and Manchester United have given up hope of landing Fernandez as Bohli demanded a high price. Everyone understood Bohli's 'cheat' later.

Chelsea's US boss Bohly made a similar move in signing Joao Felix on loan from Atletico Madrid. Bohli wants to pay 11 million euros (over Rs. 123 crores) to get the Portuguese forward for the rest of the season. United was in the running to sign Felix, with Arsenal joining them. England's two superpower clubs thought Chelsea might be forced to pay a hefty price for Felix like Enzo Fernandez. But this time 'Blues' didn't do it. Chelsea brought Felix to Stamford Bridge for 123 crores for six months.

Chelsea has reached a verbal agreement with Atletico. If all goes well, the formal deal will be completed today. Journalist Fabrizio Romano, a trusted name in the European transfer market, confirmed this last night. Spanish club Atletico didn't think twice about sending Felix to Chelsea because he was out of form.

The 23-year-old forward has scored just four goals in La Liga this season. Qatar could not show anything special in the World Cup. Scored one goal in 4 matches.

Chelsea is not in a good position in any tournament except the Champions League. The West London club has lost twice to Manchester City in the space of three days. Coach Graham Potter's job has become difficult to sustain.

Meanwhile, they bought David Dataro Fofana and Benoit Badiashil in winter transfers. Felix is set to become the third player to arrive at Stamford Bridge this year. Chelsea's next match in the Premier League is against neighboring club Fulham. 'Blues' are in tenth place in the points list with 25 points in 17 matches.