Enzo

SAMI MOKBEL, ADRIAN KAJUMBA AND SIMON JONES: Benfica have allowed Fernandez to undergo a medical, with Chelsea remaining hopeful over pulling off a British ...

with the Blues remaining hopeful a deal can be reached despite reports in Lisbon claiming he is now 'closer' to STAYING Chelsea target Enzo Fernandez has been given permission by Benfica to undergo a medical in Portugal ahead of a potentially record-breaking £105m move to Stamford Bridge [Transfer News LIVE: Keep up-to-date with all the latest developments and deals](/sport/live/article-11693039/Deadline-Day-LIVE-Chelsea-aim-Benficas-Enzo-Fernandez-Arsenal-want-Moises-Caicedo.html) [Chelsea](/sport/teampages/chelsea.html) target Enzo Fernandez has been given permission to undergo a medical in Portugal. [ fans have claimed to have spotted a private jet land in Lisbon](/sport/football/article-11695475/Chelsea-fans-CONVINCED-clubs-private-jet-flown-Lisbon-seal-deal-Enzo-Fernandez.html) to conclude the transfer. - The Blues are chasing a £105m deal - but chances of a move hang in the balance Enzo Fernandez is given permission to undergo a medical in Portugal ahead of a potential British record move to Chelsea...

Enzo Fernandez was not called up for Wednesday's game against Arouca. The Argentine midfielder could leave Benfica in the next few hours to join Chelsea.

In addition, Enzo did not train with the rest of the 'Eagles' in yesterday's session and only did gym work. The 22-year-old Enzo was not in the Portuguese club's squad that travelled north and is reported to have stayed in Lisbon, so he will not feature in Wednesday's league game. [Enzo Fernandez](https://www.besoccer.com/player/e-fernandez-842828) did not travel with the rest of his Benfica team-mates for Tuesday's match against Arouca amid speculation about a possible move to Chelsea.

Chelsea are ready to trigger the £106 million buyout clause of Enzo Fernandez as they look to secure his services before the January window closes.

Chelsea will reportedly offer to pay the 22-year-old’s £106m release clause in instalments as they are under pressure to finalise a deal within the next 48 hours. Benfica had always held out for the full release clause to be paid upfront, instead of Chelsea’s proposal where they would pay £37.3m over three years. In response to that, the Premier League giants have sent some representatives to host a new round of talks with Benfica and offer to pay the 22-year-old’s £106m release clause in instalments, according to Futebol.

Chelsea transfer news: The Blues face the prospect of one in, one out in the final hours of the January transfer window with Enzo Fernandez the subject of a ...

[Gunners have agreed a deal with the Italian](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/breaking-arsenal-jorginho-transfer-caicedo-26115543) and will pay £10m up front followed by a further £2m in add-ons. [Todd Boehly is looking to seal a £105million deal for the 22-year-old](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-transfer-frenzy-enzo-fernandez-26116147) before this evening's 11pm deadline after failing to secure his services earlier in the window. [Portuguese outlet RTP](https://www.rtp.pt/noticias/futebol-nacional/enzo-fernandez-vai-continuar-no-benfica_d1463956) has claimed that Fernandez will now remain at Benfica following Chelsea's failure to 'satisfy the financial claims' demanded by Rui Costa. [Chelsea](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/) are continuing their efforts to complete the signing of Enzo Fernandez from Benfica. Reports over the past days have claimed Fernandez has reiteated his desire to seal a move to Stamford Bridge and [has been omitted from Benfica's squad for tonight's Liga NOS game at Arouca.](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/breaking-chelsea-fernandez-transfer-benfica-26118089) Losing out on Fernandez would hand Graham Potter and Boehly a major blow in their ambitions of bolstering the midfield area in west London. Here's what some of them have said... As was their stance earlier this month, Benfica will only sanction the deal if Chelsea activate the midfielder's £105million release clause. [Enzo Fernandez deal, Mudryk starts: Potter's dream Chelsea XI after £105m deadline day transfer](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/fernandez-deal-deadline-day-transfer-26114183) [Fernandez signs, Gusto plan - Chelsea's best and worst case transfer deadline day scenarios](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-transfer-fernandez-deadline-day-26102395) [Chelsea set Enzo Fernandez priority amid deadline day obstacle to continue Todd Boehly rebuild](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-deadline-day-enzo-fernandez-26106283) ['He's coming!' - Chelsea fans sent into transfer frenzy after tracking Enzo Fernandez flight](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-transfer-frenzy-enzo-fernandez-26116147) [Chelsea news and transfers LIVE: All the latest news, rumours and gossip from Stamford Bridge](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-transfer-deadline-day-live-26113644) [Arsenal](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/). The Italian's current deal at Stamford Bridge expires in the summer and talk of a new deal had gone quiet in the previous months, opening the door for Mikel Arteta's side to swoop in this winter. [Chelsea star pushing for move away as Enzo Fernandez talks continue over blockbuster transfer](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-enzo-fernandez-transfer-move-26117824)

Sky Sports News understand club officials are in Lisbon as they work to get a deal over the line. Chelsea have told Benfica they are prepared to pay his ...

You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. Can he produce what he produced at the World Cup? Who will be on the move this winter? "I don't really like buying players on the back of World Cups. "It feels a bit scattergun - we thought that in the summer. "But if you are a Chelsea fan, it is really exciting.

Chelsea face a race against time to complete the signing of Enzo Fernandez as the Blues and Benfica continue to discuss the structure of payments in the ...

However, as of 6:45pm, flight EUW9287 had not departed, with FlightTracker estimating a new departure time of 8:25pm due to the delay in talks. However, as time continues to tick, Daily Telegraph Football Correspondent Matt Law has claimed that the two clubs have come closer in agreeing on a structure of the move, but there remains no agreement. Earlier this evening, a flight was due to leave Portugal at 6pm and land in England two hours later. [Fernandez](https://www.football.london/all-about/enzo-fernandez) is undergoing a medical in Lisbon this evening ahead of a £105million move this month, football.london understands. He would also become the Premier League's most-costly signing, surpassing Jack Grealish' £100m transfer from Aston Villa to Manchester City in 2021. [Extensive talks have taken place throughout the day between the two clubs](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-enzo-fernandez-benfica-transfer-26105999), with the structure of payments proving to be a key factor in the completion of the deal.

After his transfer from Benfica seemed destined to collapse earlier on deadline day, Enzo Fernandez is set to undergo his Chelsea medical in Lisbon.

The Blues face Fulham on Friday in a west London derby and will hope to have Fernandez in the squad at Stamford Bridge. THE BIGGER PICTURE: According to various reports, there is now optimism the transfer will be completed ahead of the 11pm deadline, and Benfica have granted permission for Fernandez to undergo a medical in the Portuguese capital once everything has been signed off. - Player to have medical in Portugal

Enzo Fernandez has been left out of the Benfica squad as negotiations continue over a move to Chelsea.

A delegation from Chelsea are currently in Lisbon trying to complete the deal. Negotiations will continue throughout the day but Chelsea ideally need a breakthrough soon to get all the medical's and paperwork done to be able to confirm the move before the deadline. A private jet is in Lisbon waiting to fly Enzo back to London to undergo a medical, and it's the same jet that flew [Duncan Castles](https://twitter.com/DuncanCastles) of the Times, Enzo Fernandez has been left out of the travelling Benfica squad to Arouca tonight. Enzo has been left out of the travelling squad to travel to Arouca and will not play any part in the game. [ Enzo Fernandez,](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/enzo-fernandez/profil/spieler/648195) and the player will not play for the Portuguese side tonight against Arouca.

With the transfer deadline looming, here's the latest on Enzo Fernandez's potential move to Premier League side Chelsea.

After joining Benfica, Fernandez was straight in at the European deep end. However, the Liga Portugal leaders incredibly went on to win Group H, beating Juventus twice and holding Kylian Mbappe and Co. "That means if the player wants to and there is a club who pays this amount of money, you cannot stop that. As long as the transfer window is open, you always have to expect that something can happen… There, his performances were so impressive that Man United, Real Madrid and Inter Milan considered signing him. The figure is significant because it matches the release clause in his contract. “We will see what happens in the next two days. Jacobs has said that Chelsea, Liverpool and Real Madrid will be involved in an "open race" for Fernandez in the summer unless there is a "dramatic" development in January of the kind that Chelsea appear to have now initiated. A spate of injuries in midfield led to Liverpool being strongly linked with Fernandez at the start of the 2022/23 season. He is a great person and player. [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12800035/enzo-fernandez-set-for-chelsea-medical-in-portugal-in-race-against-time-for-transfer-deadline-day-deal), the Argentina international is currently undergoing a medical with Blues staff and is set to board a flight to London for the official announcement shortly, with the transfer fee paid to Benfica set to be the player's £105 million release clause. What's the current state of play and how likely is Fernandez to be a Premier League player in February?

Chelsea have agreed a £105m deal for Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez; Argentina World Cup winner is on verge of becoming Premier Leagues record buy after ...

Fernandez has already taken responsibility without the ball at Benfica, slotting into an anchorman role regularly as required. Following the arrival of Fernandez, Chelsea spent £323.3m in January. "Should Chelsea want to play with a midfield two, he would offer a better option there too. "Fernandez's attributes make it clear how he can help. Chelsea have signed midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Benfica for a British-record £106.8m; deal for Argentine surpasses the £100m Manchester City paid for Jack Grealish from Aston Villa 18 months ago; the 22-year-old has signed an eight-and-a-half-year deal at Stamford Bridge The deal for the Argentine surpasses the £100m Manchester City paid for Jack Grealish from Aston Villa 18 months ago.

The deal was agreed in the last hour between Chelsea and Benfica after a very long day of negotiations. Benfica gave the green light.

It is a theme with Todd Boehly, and helps Chelsea with financial fair play. Enzo will join immediately and not in the summer. Chelsea must get the deal done before the deadline closes. It continue the tradition of [Todd Boehly](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/todd-boehly/profil/trainer/103697) handing out long term deals at Chelsea. Benfica gave the green light. [Enzo Fernandez](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/enzo-fernandez/profil/spieler/648195) will sign a deal with Chelsea until June 2021, an eight and a half year deal with the club.

Big-spending Chelsea were scrambling to sign Enzo Fernandez in the final hours of the January transfer window on Tuesday as Joao Cancelo left Manchester ...

The deadline in England is 23.00 GMT. [Chelsea](https://www.besoccer.com/team/chelsea-fc) have gone on a staggering spending spree this month, bringing in seven players so far including Mykhaylo Mudryk, Benoit Badiashile, Noni Madueke and Joao Felix, who joined on loan from Atletico Madrid. But they could smash the English transfer record to sign Argentina World Cup winner Fernandez from Benfica if they get the deal over the line in time.