Joao Felix, Raheem Sterling, Koulibaly, Kante: Chelsea Top Earners in 2023

• Chelsea will cover Joao Felix's full wages ahead of his short-term loan from Atletico Madrid
• The striker will now be among the club's best-paid players alongside the likes of Kai Havertz
• N'Golo Kante is another Blues top earner even as he struggles with fitness issues this season

Joao Felix's transfer to Chelsea is understood to be imminent, with the striker set to seal a six-month loan deal from Atletico Madrid.

The Portuguese star hasn't impressed fully under Diego Simeone and will be hoping to revitalise himself at Stamford Bridge, and help turn the Blues' poor season around.

It has been reported that Chelsea will pay a figure of around 11-million euros to acquire his services, plus also financing his full Atletico wages.

With his impending arrival, Sports Brief takes a look at where he will rank among Chelsea's earners. The Blues are one of the best-paying clubs in England, with Felix set to be fifth on the list with a weekly wage of 250,000 pounds.

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Raheem Sterling's arrival in the summer from Manchester City saw him eclipse Kai Havertz as the club's best-paid player. Kalidou Koulibaly is also drawing a hefty paycheck after putting to paper a four-year deal.

N'Golo Kante, one of the club's most reliable performers, is also among the top earners. Reece James was recently added a new contract and earned a huge pay rise as well.

Chelsea's 2023 weekly top earners:

Sources: Sportrac, The Mirror.

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More on Felix, Nkunku deals

Sports Brief had earlier reported that Felix’s impending loan move to Chelsea will not have any effect on the club's ambitions to sign RB Leipzig forward, Christopher Nkunku.

Graham Potter’s side is expected to complete the move for the Portugal star, who is reportedly expected to extend his contract at the Wanda Metropolitano before sealing the move to England.

Manchester United and Arsenal were also reportedly looking at adding Felix, but the Blues seem set to earn the 23-year-old's signature first.