Chelsea is getting ready to intervene in the market and the target of the London blues are players who have excelled in the 2022 World Cup. One of the most prominent names is the protagonist with the champion Argentina, midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
The footballer is locked in a contract with Benfica, but is reported to have a release clause. So Chelsea are getting ready to pay a staggering £105 million for the midfielder, which coincides with his release clause, just to ensure they win the battle with other big Premier League clubs who are starting to take an interest in him.
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“Evening Standard” informs that Liverpool and Newcastle have started contacts with Benfica for the player and the latter has also seen an offer for the midfielder rejected.
Fernandez returned to training with the club yesterday, after the holiday in Argentina and the days he had off after being declared champions. He discussed with the president Rui Costa about the plans to stay at the club again or to transfer to another team.
