Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez is reportedly keen on joining Chelsea amid interest from Liverpool and Manchester United.
According to reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea have opened talks with Benfica regarding Enzo Fernandez. Apparently, the Blues are ready to offer a huge fee in order to sign the 21-year-old midfielder. And the youngster is keen on joining Chelsea amid interest from Liverpool and Manchester United.
Apparently, the Blues are planning to offer a substantial amount of money instead of paying the midfielder’s release clause in one go. Fernandez has reportedly agreed to join Chelsea, and it will be interesting to see if Benfica are prepared to accept the offer from the Blues. The 21-year-old has a release clause of €120 million, and Chelsea will have to shatter their transfer record to sign him.
The 21-year-old central midfielder joined Benfica in the summer, and he has been a key player for them. Fernandez has the attributes to develop into a superstar in the future, and it seems that his performances have convinced Chelsea to part with a significant amount of money in the coming weeks.
Enzo Fernandez was one of the best young players at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and he was rightly chosen as the Best Young Player of the tournament. There is no doubt that he is already playing at a high level, and he will be a superb acquisition for Chelsea in the short term as well as the long term.
Chelsea are now in direct talks with Benfica for Enzo Fernández. Chelsea want to offer huge fee instead of paying release clause in one solution 🚨🔵 #CFC
Benfica always asked full €120m clause.
Understand Enzo already said yes to Chelsea.#LFC or #MUFC made no bid, as of now. pic.twitter.com/Kdvz5Eargi— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 30, 2022
The Blues might have to replace key players like Jorginho and N’Golo Kante in the summer. Both players will be free agents at the end of the season if they do not renew terms. So Chelsea will have to bring in adequate replacements. And Enzo Fernandez could be the ideal partner for Mateo Kovacic at the heart of Chelsea’s midfield.
The midfielder is thought to be a target for Liverpool and Manchester United as well. Liverpool are expected to lose a number of midfielders at the end of the season, and Jurgen Klopp is keen on signing the Argentine international. It will be interesting to see if the Reds can swoop in and hijack Chelsea’s move for the 21-year-old.
Meanwhile, Erik ten Hag has tried to sign a quality central midfielder for months now. And it will be interesting to see if Manchester United can convince the Argentine international to move to Old Trafford. The Red Devils need to upgrade on players like Fred and Scott McTominay. For now, Chelsea are the front-runners to sign the youngster ahead of Liverpool and Manchester United.
