Rumor has it: Fernandez accepts Chelsea transfer as Blues open talks with Benfica
Benfica's Enzo Fernandez starred for Argentina in their triumphant World Cup campaign, prompting speculation of a January transfer.
The 21-year-old was rewarded for his efforts by being named Young Player of the Tournament.
Fernandez only joined Benfica from River Plate last year, signing a five-year contract which expires in 2027.
TOP STORY - CHELSEA WILL CONVINCE BENFICA ON THE CASE WITH FERNANDEZ
World Cup sensation Enzo Fernandez has agreed to join Chelsea, with the Premier League club's next step to convince Benfica to sell him, claims Metro.
Fabrizio Romano reports that the Blues have started talks with the Portuguese club over a transfer, with talks the move could be worth £105m due to a release clause.
>Benfica have shown little intention of selling Fernandez and Chelsea already have a back-up plan should the move not materialize in the form of another Argentina midfielder, Brighton and Hove Albion Alexis Mac Allister, according to the Times.
DIVISION
– ESPN claim Real Madrid are willing to shell out over €100m to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, who is also being chased by Liverpool.
– Barcelona and Newcastle United are interested in Chelsea midfielder Jorginho, but he wants to join Napoli when his contract with the Blues runs out at the end of this season, claim La Repubblica. Chelsea have also reportedly offered him a new contract.
– Manchester City have beaten Newcastle to the signing of 19-year-old Velez Sarsfield midfielder Maximo Perrone, Team Talk reports.
- Gianluca di Marzio claims Milan are interested in a short-term transfer of Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy amid ongoing injury problems for number one Mike Maignan.
– The Daily Mail claims Wolves will let Mexican striker Raul Jimenez leave in January if they manage to land another striker.
– Unai Emery's Aston Villa are keen on Udinese striker Gerard Deulofeu, according to 90min.
Benfica's Enzo Fernandez starred for Argentina in their triumphant World Cup campaign, prompting speculation of a January transfer.
The 21-year-old was rewarded for his efforts by being named Young Player of the Tournament.
Fernandez only joined Benfica from River Plate last year, signing a five-year contract which expires in 2027.
TOP STORY - CHELSEA WILL CONVINCE BENFICA ON THE CASE WITH FERNANDEZ
World Cup sensation Enzo Fernandez has agreed to join Chelsea, with the Premier League club's next step to convince Benfica to sell him, claims Metro.
Fabrizio Romano reports that the Blues have started talks with the Portuguese club over a transfer, with talks the move could be worth £105m due to a release clause.
>Benfica have shown little intention of selling Fernandez and Chelsea already have a back-up plan should the move not materialize in the form of another Argentina midfielder, Brighton and Hove Albion Alexis Mac Allister, according to the Times.
DIVISION
– ESPN claim Real Madrid are willing to shell out over €100m to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, who is also being chased by Liverpool.
– Barcelona and Newcastle United are interested in Chelsea midfielder Jorginho, but he wants to join Napoli when his contract with the Blues runs out at the end of this season, claim La Repubblica. Chelsea have also reportedly offered him a new contract.
– Manchester City have beaten Newcastle to the signing of 19-year-old Velez Sarsfield midfielder Maximo Perrone, Team Talk reports.
- Gianluca di Marzio claims Milan are interested in a short-term transfer of Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy amid ongoing injury problems for number one Mike Maignan.
– The Daily Mail claims Wolves will let Mexican striker Raul Jimenez leave in January if they manage to land another striker.
– Unai Emery's Aston Villa are keen on Udinese striker Gerard Deulofeu, according to 90min.
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