Chelsea have reportedly opened direct talks with Benfica for Enzo Fernandez with the player himself already ‘saying yes’ to the move. The Argentinian midfielder has been linked with a host of clubs following his performances at the World Cup and the Blues appear to be in pole position for his services.
Fernandez is currently one of the hottest properties in world football after picking up the young player of the tournament award at the World Cup in Qatar. Liverpool and Manchester United have also been credited with an interest in the player but it appears Chelsea have stolen a march.
That is according to football transfer guru Fabrizio Romano who reports the Blues are now in ‘direct talks’ for the midfielder. The club hope to avoid forking out for his £105million release clause in one sitting by spending a different fee across a longer time period.
Fernandez himself seems keen on the move, having already agreed to the deal on offer at Stamford Bridge according to Romano. Liverpool and United are yet to bid so the move could now just come down to whether or not the two clubs can come to an agreement.
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