Benfica president Rui Costa says that the membership will let Chelsea-linked midfielder Enzo Fernandez go away in January if his €120m launch clause is met.
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WHAT HAPPENED? Because the switch hearsay mill continues to warmth up forward of the mid-season window opening, hypothesis continues to encompass Fernandez following his breakout World Cup with Argentina. Liverpool and Manchester United have been linked with a transfer, however Chelsea appear to be most strongly pursuing the midfielder, with experiences rising that they’re keen to supply over £106m to signal him. Benfica president Rui Costa has now spoken out on the prospect of a January sale.
WHAT HE SAID: Talking to DAZN, Costa conceded: “We don’t wish to hand over Enzo Fernandez in January, however we’re keen to please the boy within the occasion of a €120 million provide.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Fernandez was topped one of the best younger participant on the World Cup as La Albiceleste went all the best way and gained the event. Chelsea, beneath their new possession regime, appear eager on rebuilding their squad and offering Graham Potter with a rejuvenated aspect. It emerged earlier within the week that the Blues are keen to maneuver Jorginho on with the intention to facilitate a transfer for Fernandez, who’s poised to go away Benfica simply six months after becoming a member of the membership from River Plate.
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WHAT NEXT FOR FERNANDEZ? If Chelsea are certainly set on the 21-year-old, then he might be headed to Stamford Bridge imminently, however he’s due again in motion for Benfica in a Primeira Liga conflict towards Braga on Friday.