Enzo Fernandez

Chelsea are reportedly preparing to make another attempt to sign Argentina's World Cup-winning midfielder Enzo Fernandez in the January transfer window.

They tried to get the player on their side and they know that they can only get this player when they pay the clause. So that's what I can say about the whole topic of Enzo.' Then maybe we will lose the player. 'So it is a very clear situation. 'We do not want to sell Enzo. - The Blues failed in their attempt to land the midfielder earlier in the window

Chelsea transfer news: Todd Boehly is expected to be busy over the course of the next week as the Blues look to bolster Graham Potter's midfield before the ...

However, like earlier this month, [Benfica are not likely to budge on their stance on the midfielder](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-transfer-enzo-fernandez-benfica-25889439) meaning an additional £106m will have to be spent. The midfielder wanted the move to the Premier League amid strong interest from Chelsea, but his [£106m release clause proved to be a major stumbling block.](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/enzo-fernandez-chelsea-transfer-caicedo-25846694) Luckily for Benfica, their deadline in Portugal closes two days after the Premier League, meaning they have extended time to recruit a replacement for Fernandez should a move go through. Chelsea's hunt for a new central midfielder is expected to return to the forefront of Todd Boehly’s list this week. [Record](https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-bwin/benfica/detalhe/chelsea-prepara-raide-por-enzo?ref=Benfica_DestaquesPrincipais) have claimed Chelsea are preparing a new raid for the Benfica man before the end of the January window. [The Blues](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/) recently saw their [opening bid of £55million for Brighton's Moises Caicedo rejected](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-brighton-moises-caicedo-transfer-26017381) and were reportedly lining-up an improved offer close to the Seagulls' £75m valuation.

Chelsea are said to be keen on reaffirming their interest in Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez before the January transfer window deadline.

[Report: Chelsea Set To Bid For Moises Caicedo This Week](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-expected-to-bid-for-moises-caicedo-this-week) [Report: Chelsea Are Preparing A Bid For Malo Gusto](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-are-preparing-a-bid-for-malo-gusto) [Report: Chelsea Will Discuss Hakim Ziyech Future This Week](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-will-discuss-hakim-ziyech-future-this-week) ['The Team Worked Really Well' - Marc Cucurella On Liverpool Performance](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/chelsea-transfer-room-media/the-team-worked-really-well-marc-cucurella-on-liverpool-performance) ['We Don't Make The Prices' - Cesar Azpilicueta On Mudryk Transfer](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/chelsea-transfer-room-media/we-dont-make-the-prices-cesar-azpiliueta-on-mudryk-transfer) [Report: Chelsea Target Youssoufa Moukoko Signs New Contract](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-target-youssoufa-moukoko-signs-new-contract) [Report: Newcastle Expected To Make An Offer For Hakim Ziyech](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-newcastle-expected-to-make-an-offer-for-hakim-ziyech) [Malo Gusto](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/malo-gusto/profil/spieler/620322) as a back up to [Reece James](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/reece-james/profil/spieler/472423). [Fernandez ](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/enzo-fernandez/profil/spieler/648195)does not spell the end for further midfield targets, with Caicedo still on the radar as well as [Declan Rice](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/declan-rice/profil/spieler/357662), who is believed to be attracting interest from Premier League table-toppers Arsenal. [Roger Schmidt ](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/roger-schmidt/profil/trainer/3865)said that Enzo Fernandez would be staying in Portugal despite rumours that the player was still interested in a move to Stamford Bridge, but with these new reports, it promises to be an exciting final week of the transfer window with Chelsea's spending since Todd Boehly's arrival as owner very likely to top £500million if he gets his remaining targets through the door. [Moises Caicedo](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/moises-caicedo/profil/spieler/687626) not to the liking of Chelsea, the [Guardian are now reporting that Todd Boehly and the Blues are set on reviving their chase for the 2022 World Cup's best Young Player](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jan/23/chelsea-enzo-fernandez-benfica). This move by the club would further highlight their serious intent to overhaul the current squad, with the hierarchy also considering a bid for Lyon rightback

Chelsea are reportedly planning to reignite their pursuit of Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez before the January window shuts.

He's a key player. [Record](/fwd/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmVjb3JkLnB0L2Z1dGVib2wvZnV0ZWJvbC1uYWNpb25hbC9saWdhLWJ3aW4vYmVuZmljYS9kZXRhbGhlL2NoZWxzZWEtcHJlcGFyYS1yYWlkZS1wb3ItZW56bz9yZWY9QmVuZmljYV9CdWNrZXREZXN0YXF1ZXNQcmluY2lwYWlz/?fwd=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.record.pt%2Ffutebol%2Ffutebol-nacional%2Fliga-bwin%2Fbenfica%2Fdetalhe%2Fchelsea-prepara-raide-por-enzo%3Fref%3DBenfica_BucketDestaquesPrincipais&sport=1&spName=Football&spArticle=x_Chelsea_preparing_to%20reviv) claims that Chelsea have not given up their pursuit of Fernandez and could make a fresh approach for the Argentine before the January window closes. [Chelsea](/football/chelsea/) could supposedly revive their pursuit of [Benfica](/football/benfica/) midfielder [Enzo Fernandez](/people/enzo-fernandez/) before the end of the January transfer window.

The Blues are poised to re-enter talks over Argentina midfielder with Lyon right-back also in their sights.

They could yet opt to loan a midfielder in January and wait to restart talks for Fernandez or Caicedo in the summer transfer window. The French club are currently unwilling to sell but Chelsea could force the issue with a sizeable bid. The 21-year-old is one of the club’s top targets in midfield and the possibility of a January move has been resurrected by the intent to restart negotiations.

Earlier reports suggested the Blues weren't keen on eclipsing their £97.5million signing of Romelu Lukaku and matching the Benfica star's £106million release ...

[The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21138343/chelsea-enzo-fernandez-transfer-bid-benfica/) reports the Blues are considering a late bid of around £60m, plus add-ons in an attempt the Portuguese side into selling. Benfica have stood firm this window demanding the clause paid in full for any departure to be accepted for a player contracted until 2027. [January transfer window](https://talksport.com/football/1271709/premier-league-done-deals-january-2023-ronaldo-man-united-liverpool-chelsea-arsenal/).