Enzo Fernandez

Chelsea may have blown their competition out of the water before the January transfer window has even started.

Boehly was behind a mammoth spend in the summer and he could sanction another in January with Graham Potter set to be backed at Stamford Bridge. The 21-year-old has scored once and assisted three times during his brief stint in Portugal, which could come to an end after just six months. Benfica may be left helpless with Fernandez's release clause triggered, despite the need to push for a first Portuguese league title since 2018/19 and pass on 25 per cent of the proceeds to River Plate. Benfica hoped that his [£105million](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11576317/Benfica-fear-Saudi-backed-Newcastle-pay-Enzo-Fernandezs-105m-release-clause.html) price tag would warn off suitors but that may prove not to be the case with the January transfer window just around the corner. Murmurs of a mystery bid began to surface earlier this week but the team remained anonymous until it emerged that Chelsea had made their move. Fernandez is now a household name after clinching the award for Best Young Player at the 2022 World Cup.

Chelsea have communicated their willingness to pay Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez's £105million release clause at Benfica.

Chelsea have yet to reach an agreement with the player himself, should a deal be struck with Benfica. The 21-year-old was one of the breakout stars at the World Cup and is highly sought after, with at least one other club said to be in the race sign him in January. Chelsea ready to meet Enzo Fernandez £105m release clause to sign Argentina midfielder in January

Chelsea are interested, and are now making moves towards trying to sign the Benfica midfielder. Enzo Fernandez.

Liverpool however may have money left over from missing out on Midfield is a priority position for Chelsea to bring in reinforcements, and Enzo Fernandez is one of the three best young midfielders on the market. Todd Boehly is ready to bring Chelsea back to the elite, and a signing of the magnitude of Enzo Fernandez would be a massive statement. [Cody Gakpo](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/cody-gakpo/profil/spieler/434675) may not be in a position to splash £120million on Enzo Fernandez. [Simon Phillips,](https://twitter.com/siphillipssport) Chelsea have begun the groundwork when it comes to signing Enzo Fernandez. [Enzo Fernandez](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/enzo-fernandez/profil/spieler/648195), but Chelsea now seem to have stolen a march in that race.

Chelsea are in the market for a new midfielder having not signed one permanently since paying Real Madrid £40m for Mateo Kovacic's services following a loan ...

That makes it nearly three years since adding a player to the centre of the pitch and it has left Graham Potter hamstrung. As Potter looks to revamp his side with energetic young players there is a push across the squad for new recruits with midfield being the first port of call. We’ve spoken to his agent regarding a move & registered our official interest." Liverpool are one of a number of clubs interested in signing the midfielder and according to [Record](https://www.record.pt/), the youngster has a €120million (£102.8million) release clause having only joined from River Plate in the summer and will only leave Benfica in January should a club meet that figure. Chelsea are reportedly prepared to pay a huge £105m to get Fernandez from Benfica, meeting his release clause in a bid to sign him ahead of the competition,

Chelsea have reportedly offered Benfica over £106m for Argentina World Cup star Enzo Fernandez, who has also been linked with Manchester United.

Fernandez led all players for touches (118), successful passes (77) and tackles (10) in the World Cup final against France. [Fernandez has been keen to quash the multitude of rumours](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/fernandez-responds-liverpool-man-utd-transfer-links-after-world-cup-heroics-argentina/blt428987551c9d8826) surrounding his potential exit from Benfica. The Blues' current offer puts them in pole position for one of Europe's hottest properties, as he has also been [heavily linked with Premier League rivals Manchester United and Liverpool](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/always-ready-lijnders-liverpool-prepared-january-transfers-links-argentina-fernandez/bltc7492188ed84b0ed) this month.

Chelsea are trying to force through a January deal for Argentina World Cup star Enzo Fernandez, talkSPORT understands.The Blues are ready to meet the.

The Molde starlet will complete a move to the west London club for a transfer fee of £10.6million. A fee of £105million for Fernandez would top their previous record outlay – the £97.5m they paid Inter Milan for Romelu Lukaku. The Blues are ready to meet the £105million release clause in Fernandez’s Benfica contract to steal a march on rival suitors.

Fernandez was named the Young Player of the 2022 FIFA World Cup after impressive performances for the Argentine team. The 21-year- ...

Costa, according to outlet Record, is confident that the promise of winning their domestic league and a challenge for the Champions League trophy will be enough to convince the star. According to the Evening Standard, the Blues are prepared to trigger the £105 clause as they try to see off competition from Liverpool and Newcastle, the latter reportedly having a bid rejected already. The 21-year-old’s stock has continued to rise since the World Cup ended with a number of Premier League clubs interested in signing the midfielder,

Chelsea transfer news: Graham Potter's side are just one of several Premier League teams who have been linked with a move for the Benfica superstar.

Mason Mount is also said to be held in contract talks with club, as owner Todd Boehly looks to earmark success moving forward with the correct balance in all areas. Chelsea are also already set to bring in Benoit Badiashile from Monaco. It's up to my agent, I don't want to get involved. [Chelsea are handed fresh January transfer priority as Graham Potter gives supporters new hope](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-january-transfer-priority-potter-25846035) [Every word Graham Potter said on Chelsea victory, Reece James, Mason Mount, fan frustration](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-reece-james-injury-mount-25845627) [Chelsea player ratings vs Bournemouth as Havertz and Mason Mount impress, Reece James injured](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-bournemouth-james-havertz-mount-25844434) [Graham Potter gives Reece James injury update after Chelsea victory over Bournemouth](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/breaking-reece-james-injury-chelsea-25845648) [Benoit Badiashile transfer nearing ‘final stages’ as Chelsea eye Josko Gvardiol alternative](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/benoit-badiashile-chelsea-josko-gvardiol-25844129) [N'Golo Kante](https://www.football.london/all-about/ngolo-kante) and [Jorginho](https://www.football.london/all-about/jorginho) cited as potential departures next summer, Chelsea could hope to land the 21-year-old starlet to bolster Graham Potter's midfield options. [Liverpool](https://www.football.london/all-about/liverpool), [Manchester United](https://www.football.london/all-about/manchester-united), Newcastle and Chelsea are all currently showing an interest in signing the Benfica star.

Liverpool have been strongly linked with a move for the Benfica midfielder over recent weeks.

[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/5XstioL80j5xvix2FgayOv?si=c6005a65bcb245e7) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlFklV55ZttMuLE6hf3FdA) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@lfctransferroom?lang=en) [The signing of Cody Gakpo from PSV](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/transfers/cody-gakpo-when-world-cup-star-could-be-available-for-liverpool) may mean they decide to look for a cheaper option to the Argentine. [World Cup](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/news/confirmed-fifa-2022-world-cup-draw-groups-revealed-for-qatar) superstar, Enzo Fernandez according to a report. [Correio da Manhã](https://twitter.com/cmjornal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1607808472598331393%7Ctwgr%5E6e9dacf2014175b97619f2126c001f2ee8a28cbd%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Ftempest.saymedia.com%2F%2Fcontent-items%2Fcs027ab6637003269c%2FContentArticle%2Fview%2Fci02b3ca4300002618) however, Chelsea have travelled to Portugal to launch an offer in excess of €120million.

Chelsea's interest in Enzo Fernandez after FIFA World Cup 2022 faces a block by Benfica's asking price.

The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). The club is now also interested in Benfica’s midfielder [Enzo Fernandez](/topic/enzo-fernandez). [Covid-Ready Masks, Sanitisers Back in the Cart](/epaper/delhicapital/2022/dec/28/et-front/covid-ready-masks-sanitisers-back-in-the-cart/articleshow/96553671.cms) ET hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, relating to the report and any content therein. [Portuguese League](/topic/portuguese-league)for the first time after four seasons and in the last 16 of the [Champions League](/topic/champions-league)does not want to jeopardise the wins by selling Fernandez mid-season. [Chelsea](/topic/chelsea), the London based professional Football Club, is set to sign a deal with [Molde](/topic/molde)’s striker [David Datro Fofana](/topic/david-datro-fofana)on January 1, 2023.

The 21-year-old, voted the Young Player of the World Cup this month, has made a big impression since joining Benfica from River Plate last summer for an ...

Benfica hoped to keep Fernandez, knowing they could still sell at the end of the season for a big profit. Chelsea want to lower the average age of their squad and have been aggressive in their transfer approach. Newcastle are also interested but not at an inflated price.

Chelsea transfer news: Benfica have insisted no such transfer clause has been triggered for the release of World Cup superstar Enzo Fernandez.

His current deal with Benfica is not set to expire until the summer of 2027. The England star has been heavily tipped to link up with the club he spent eight years with as a boy. Mason Mount continues to be locked into contract negotiations with Chelsea. Fernandez, 21, emerged as one the tournament's most exciting talents, with European clubs such as Real Madrid, Liverpool and Chelsea all claimed to be chasing his signature. That fee meets the release clause on Fernandez's contract. [90min](https://www.90min.com/posts/benfica-deny-reaching-agreement-to-sell-enzo-fernandez), the Portuguese club have denied that Chelsea have agreed such a deal for the player, with Benfica also insisting that any deal that has payments in instalments would be rejected out of hand.

Plus: Arsenal expect Fulham to make a bid for Cedric Soares; Cody Gakpo has revealed Virgil van Dijk told him to join Liverpool; talks are progressing ...

Newcastle United are redrawing their January transfer plans to include the search for a midfield playmaker with Brighton's Moises Caicedo and Leicester City's Youri Tielemans of interest. Talks between Arsenal and Gabriel Martinelli about a new contract are in the "final stages", according to reports. Chelsea are willing to pay the £105m release clause of World Cup star Enzo Fernandez in the January window as they look to beat Man Utd and Liverpool to his signature.

Release clause transfers are paid in a different manner to package deals, and Chelsea would much prefer to do a package deal if they are to fully commit to ...

Chelsea will of course continue to explore the possibility of signing Enzo and will hope to come to an alternative agreement with Benfica, but there is a reluctance as of now for the release clause. The club are seriously interested in signing Fernandez, but they would rather come to an agreement over the deal in a similar way to what they did with Christopher Nkunku. [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano) on his [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@FabrizioRomanoYT) channel, Chelsea are having doubts over triggering the release clause of Enzo Fernandez due to financial fair play. Release clause payments are all in one deals, and Chelsea having to part ways with £120million in one go as well as the other signings they're making and have made in recent months could cause a problem. Release clause transfers are paid in a different manner to package deals, and Chelsea would much prefer to do a package deal if they are to fully commit to signing Enzo. [Enzo Fernandez ](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/enzo-fernandez/profil/spieler/648195)and are fully invested in the idea of signing the Argentine, but they would rather not to it by route of the release clause.

Chlelsea target three players, Man Utd target Kim Min-jae, Shakhtar Donetsk want big money for Mykhailo Mudryk and Newcastle are looking at Youri Tielemans.

Tielemans is the obvious choice given he will be out contract soon, but it remains to be seen if other, bigger clubs will come in with a rival offer to secure his services. The Ukrainian club want the 21-year-old winger to fetch a similar figure to the recent transfers of Jack Grealish and Antony, costing around £100m and £86m respectively. If Kim can offer consistent performances and stays fit over the course of the season, then he could be perfect.

What is Enzo Fernandez? A defensive midfielder? Box-to-box? Maybe he can't be put in your tiny little boxes. Unnerving, isn't it?

Fernandez could buzz around the Chelsea midfield for the next decade, rather than sit at the base of it, as Jorginho has done with aplomb 99 per cent of the time. In transition, arguably the greatest key to Premier League success in the modern era, Jorginho is a liability. And with Boehly and Graham Potter’s plan to cut the average age of the squad and starting XI in mind, Fernandez would be the perfect addition. Denis Zakaria arrived on loan from Juventus at the end of the summer window to tide them over, but with Jorginho and N’Golo Kante both seemingly on their way out when their contracts expire at the end of the season, Chelsea are in desperate need of a new central midfielder. But his best performances for the Blues in the four years he’s been at the club have come in European competition. But Chelsea look set to blow them both out of the water, according to reports which claim Todd Boehly is ready to [go above and beyond the €120m release clause](https://www.football365.com/news/chelsea-smash-transfer-record-beat-liverpool-man-utd-fernandez-benfica) to land Fernandez in January.

Enzo Fernandez is on top of the world after winning the World Cup. Only making the move to Benfica in July, he was a late addition to the Argentina squad, ...

The Fernandez family would help him find a new club and without it, Segovia might not have been able to continue his career as a professional footballer. They lent me a hand in the most incredible way. That was after scoring a brilliant goal and carving out a starting role for himself in the group stages. “Raúl worked in a factory and Marta was a housewife. Without asking his parents, Fernandez offered his own home to Segovia. Only making the move to Benfica in July, he was a late addition to the Argentina squad, and ended up winning young player of the tournament.

Chelsea have thrown their hat in the ring for Benfica's Enzo Fernandez but is he the right fit for the Blues or potentially yet another expensive flop?

He can function as a box-to-box midfielder thanks to his high energy levels and effectiveness on both ends of the ball. What kind of player is he and how exactly would he improve Chelsea? Fernandez’s progressive passes stats is perhaps the biggest indicator of what to expect if he does sign for Chelsea as he has played 9.50 progressive passes per 90 this season which is in the top 1% for midfielders according to FBref, a testament to Enzo’s direct style of play. Enzo Fernandez plays primarily in the central midfield position and is capable of interpreting multiple roles in that position at a world-class level. If yes, then how exactly? PREMIER LEAGUE: Chelsea are ready to pay £115m for Enzo Fernandez but is it a good idea?

Chelsea transfer news: Enzo Fernandez interest is heating up ahead of the January transfer window as the Blues look to reinforce their midfield options.

[Chelsea are one of a handful of serious clubs interested in signing the 21-year-old](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-enzo-fernandez-transfer-liverpool-25846253) but are being made to work hard to get close to a deal. There are also hopes of having him extending his deal in January with €80million (£70.6million) added to the release clause to put teams off for now, though a lower offer would be accepted over the summer. Benfica are trying to use this to muddy the attraction of Stamford Bridge, it is reported. Chelsea could find themselves in a new transfer saga heading into the new year as Todd Boehly attempts to bring in a host of players to revamp Graham Potter's squad. [With Champions League experience, great technical skill and as a newly crowned World Cup winner he is one of the brightest gems in European football](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-transfer-enzo-fernandez-latest-25846694) currently. The Times now write that Benfica are doing all they can to dissuade Fernandez from leaving next month in a bid to keep him at the club for the rest of the year.

Chelsea transfer news: Rui Costa explains what it will take for Enzo Fernandez to leave Benfica in the January transfer window amid links to the Blues as ...

Club president Rui Costa has made this as clear as ever, saying: "We don’t want to give up Enzo Fernandez in January, but we are willing to please the boy in the event of a €120million (£106.2million) offer.” Fernandez has gone back to Portugal as a World Cup winner after starring for Lionel Scaloni's side and has taken the attention of the world with him. There's no such uncertainty of what it will take to get him anymore. Benfica have told Chelsea in simple terms what it will take to sign Enzo Fernandez in the January transfer window. That has since escalated with football.london understanding [there is a willingness to pay his £105million release clause to secure him early and ahead of the competition.](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-man-city-guardiola-transfer-25853392) [Although it is reported that Benfica wish to increase this clause and offer him a bonus to remain with the club](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-enzo-fernandez-transfer-price-25853491) there is still one price standing out to start talks.

Benfica boss Roger Schmidt has admitted his side are powerless to keep hold of Enzo Fernandez amid interest from Chelsea for Argentina's World Cup winner.

'Now I am focused on Braga, everything else will happen when the market opens. Enzo Fernandez is a Chelsea target and has returned to his parent club Benfica following his World Cup win with Argentina in December Benfica boss Roger Schmidt 'prepared for loss of Enzo Fernandez' as Chelsea open talks with the Portuguese giants for the £106m rated World Cup star who has returned to the club in a 'good mood and in good condition'

The club are currently working on a deal for the Benfica midfielder. Enzo Fernandez. Chelsea want to ...

The club would rather pay in installments due to financial fair play. The reason Chelsea do not want to pay the release clause of Enzo Fernandez is due to the fact a release clause is a one off payment. [Simon Phillips](https://twitter.com/siphillipssport), Chelsea want to sign both Declan Rice and Enzo Fernandez, and signing one does not mean the club will end their pursuit of the other. The Blue's however do not want to pay his release clause, with the summer transfer of Rice likely the reason why. Enzo Fernandez has always been a target for Chelsea but the club have only decided to move for the player now. [ Enzo Fernandez](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/enzo-fernandez/profil/spieler/648195) that it would signal an end to their pursuit of [Declan Rice](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/declan-rice/profil/spieler/357662), but this is not the case what so ever.

Benfica boss Roger Schmidt insists he respects the transfer decisions made by his player with Enzo Fernandez a wanted man.The Argentina star is one of.

Get up to £25 in free bets on selected events + 25 Free Spins on D10S Maradona slot. £10) on selected events at odds of 2.00+, in 7 days. Bonuses expire in 7 days. “I can advise them, but they only have one career. “These young people have opportunities, and it’s not just about Enzo. We all know what football is like.

Incredible gesture from Liverpool and the goal of Real Madrid Enzo Fernandez revealed Enzo Fernández is on top of the world after winning the World Cup.

[Imanol Segovia](https://nnn.ng/tag/imanol-segovia/) revealed that the person is up to the footballer. [](https://nnn.ng/#:~:text=blog the socialms blogger outreach) The Argentine center-back would end up at Racing after being released by River. [y](https://nnn.ng/videodownload/youtube-downloader/) moved to Benfica in July, joined the [Argentina](https://nnn.ng/tag/argentina/) team late and ended up winning the young player of the tournament award. I was 15 years old and I couldn’t rent anything. Without asking his parents, Fernández offered his own house to Segovia.

Chelsea are interested in signing Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez when the January transfer window opens following the sensational World Cup showing from ...

As well as this, football.london understands [the Blues remain keen on Edson Alvarez ](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/boehly-potter-chelsea-transfer-window-25675695)from Ajax after missing out on the Mexican with a rejected £43m offer over the summer transfer window. The midfield duo are – at the time of writing – no closer to agreeing extensions on their respective deals. Brazilian youngster Andrey Santos is expected to arrive in London in the next few days to put the finishing touches on a move from Vaso da Gama. The centre of midfield is an area Chelsea are prioritising in the months ahead. There is set to be stern competition for Fernandez, however, with the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United and Newcastle United all said to be battling it out for the Argentine's signature. He deserves it because he's a spectacular player." He was alongside the great [Jorginho](https://www.football.london/all-about/jorginho) and [N'Golo Kante](https://www.football.london/all-about/ngolo-kante) both see their contracts at Stamford Bridge expire at the end of the season. "It's up to my agent, I don't want to get involved. [Declan Rice](https://www.football.london/all-about/declan-rice) remains the number one target for Chelsea but any move for the West Ham United midfielder would have to wait until the summer. [would break the £97.5m](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/breaking-romelu-lukaku-chelsea-transfer-21238435) the [Blues](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc) paid Inter Milan for [Romelu Lukaku](https://www.football.london/all-about/romelu-lukaku) over a year ago. [addressed his future](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/enzo-fernandez-chelsea-transfer-liverpool-25850471), insisting he was "focused" on playing for Benfica.

Enzo Fernandez name has been everywhere in recent days in the media, and it will no doubt have been hard for his parent club Benfica to deal with.

The second part of the statement refers to a quote that was allegedly given to DAZN by Rui Costa about Enzo Fernandez. They do not want to lose the player in January. “We don’t want to give up Enzo Fernandez in January, but we are willing to please the boy in the event of a €120 million offer". In the statement, the club said the following, “We insist saying that our intention is to keep Enzo here until the end of the season”. “Benfica clarify that our president Rui Costa never spoke to DAZN about the situation of Enzo Fernández”. The Portuguese club have always maintained they want Enzo until June, but they will have no choice but to sell him if the release clause of £120million is met.

One of the most sought-after stars in Europe right now is Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez. It was the case before the 2022 Qatar World Cup, ...

He would likely become a key player at Liverpool very fast and certainly suits the high-octane football that Jurgen Klopp's side plays. Los Blancos need to prepare for a time without Luka Modric and Toni Kross, which will presumably come within the next season or two. The likes of Jorginho and Mateo Kovacic have been leaving a little to be desired for Graham Potter since he took over, while N'Golo Kante looks set to leave the club. Reports from Spain and Argentina recently suggested it is actually Manchester United who are leading the race to sign Fernandez. The 21-year-old has been very busy this season with Benfica and Argentina and he has shown he is ready to play consistently at the highest level. He has settled in Lisbon extremely quickly and it seems likely he will be leaving after just one season.

Benfica president Rui Costa has warned the suitors of World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez that he will not be sold for anything lower than his €120m (£106m) ...

"I can advise them, but they only have one career. If they have opportunities, they need to make decisions and I respect them. When I talk to the players, these are things I keep to myself.

Chelsea are one of the clubs who are believed to have identified the midfielder as a target after his superb performances in Qatar.

Chelsea have already agreed one deal this winter, having announced the arrival of striker David Datro Fofana from Norwegian side Molde. Liverpool have previously shown interest in the player, who moved to Portugal from River Plate in June. The future of Felix is set to be one of the storylines of the winter window, with a number of Premier League clubs expected to register interest in the talented 23-year-old in the coming weeks.

The 21-year-old, named the best young player in Qatar, only joined Benfica in the summer but has excelled at the heart of midfield in a side that pipped ...

However, Graham Potter has said he is not expected to make a return until late February at the earliest. Fernandez's most common deployment since his arrival at Benfica has been at the base of Benfica's midfield alongside 23-year-old Florentino. Let's delve a little deeper into the player and the transfer... Mateo Kovacic has also had some fitness issues in the last year or so and although he is a consistent performer for Potter's men and has a bit more time on his side at 28, his current deal only runs until the summer of 2024. But the youngster born in Buenos Aires has also been played centrally in a 4-4-2 and in a more attacking role out on the right in a 4-3-3 and 4-2-3-1. The 21-year-old, named the best young player in Qatar, only joined Benfica in the summer but has excelled at the heart of midfield in a side that pipped Paris Saint-Germain to first place in their Champions League group.