Enzo Fernandez

Chelsea still want to sign Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez before Tuesdays deadline; Portuguese side have so far refused to do business unless the Blues ...

You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. Who will be on the move this winter? "It's disrespectful to all of us, to Benfica. Chelsea have offered players on loan and on permanent deals but the Portuguese side have so far refused to accept anything except the release clause. Chelsea have been in talks to sign the Argentine throughout this month but Benfica have so far refused to do business unless the Blues pay the €120m (£105.4m) release clause. Chelsea still want to sign Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez before Tuesday's deadline; Portuguese side have so far refused to do business unless the Blues pay £105.4m release clause; Chelsea have also tried to sign Brighton's Moises Caicedo and Everton's Amadou Onana this month

Chelsea have reopened negotiations with Benfica in a late bid to complete the signing of Enzo Fernandez before the transfer window closes on Tuesday night.

Sportsmail can reveal that the Norwegian is on the shortlist of targets Eddie Howe and the club are considering as replacement for Jonjo Shelvey, who is likely to join Nottingham Forest. Former Arsenal player Bellerin is on the verge of filling that hole in a loan switch from the Camp Nou. Porro has been the target of transfer talks this week and it is expected that he will be allowed to leave now Sporting have signed a replacement right-back. Key to the deal has been Sporting’s ability to bring in a replacement defender on their right flank. [Spanish media outlet Sport report](https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca/barcelona-not-forgetting-about-atletico-madrids-joao-felix-82142361): "Joao is expected to return at the end of the season and may look for a permanent move away. Mendes might look for a formula to bring Felix to Barca under conditions that the club could meet.

Chelsea news: The latest Blues headlines and gossip with updates on Enzo Fernandez, Malo Gusto and Marcelo Brozovic.

The 21-year-old seems to prefer a move to Emirates Stadium after he released a statement hinting at an exit wish for this month on the same day of Arsenal's £60million bid. Chelsea have confirmed the signing of 19-year-old full-back Malo Gusto from Lyon on a six-and-a-half-year contract. [Chelsea announce seventh January transfer with Malo Gusto deal confirmed](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/breaking-chelsea-confirm-malo-gusto-26097354) [Arsenal and Chelsea handed Moises Caicedo transfer twist after 'dream' Man United admission](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-chelsea-moises-caicedo-transfer-26100587) [Chelsea news: Boehly can complete rebuild with £105m transfer as genius Kai Havertz plan hatched](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-news-jose-mourinho-return-26097611) [Find the footballs on the football.london website to win cash prize, vouchers and TV worth £3,000](https://www.football.london/premier-league/find-footballs-footballlondon-website-win-25975187) [Chelsea news and transfers LIVE: All the latest news, rumours and gossip from Stamford Bridge](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-news-transfers-live-malo-26099944) [Arsenal ](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/)and [Chelsea ](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/)look set for an interesting final few days of the January transfer window as both clubs push to sign Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo. [The arrival of Gusto takes Todd Boehly's January spending to £213.7million ](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-january-transfers-joao-felix-25962317)following Joao Felix, [Benoit Badiashile](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-liverpool-badiashile-mykhailo-mudryk-26097411), Mykhailo Mudryk, Noni Madueke, Andrey Santos and David Datro Fofana through the door at Stamford Bridge. [Chelsea](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/)'s transfer saga with [Enzo Fernandez](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/enzo-fernandez-chelsea-transfer-liverpool-25846694), despite appearing to reach a conclusion earlier in the January transfer window, could yet take another turn before deadline day.

Chelsea are trying to revive their big-money move for Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez, talkSPORT understands.The Premier League side have turned the.

That won’t stop Chelsea from trying to secure his signature before the close of the January transfer window though. “He’s not thinking about anything else. [Portuguese outlet Record](https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-bwin/benfica/amp/benfica-quer-aumentar-clausula-de-enzo-fernandez), Benfica are considering raising that release clause to £132million by offering the player a new contract.

The deadline to sign Enzo Fernandez by appears to have been brought forward as Chelsea launch one final push to sign the Argentine before the end of the ...

"I don't expect that we lose any of our players who are playing a lot and who are in the starting-eleven. But, with the club in desperate need of a new midfielder amid the uncertain futures of N'Golo Kante and Jorginho, there seems to be a fresh urgency to wrap up a deal. So, according to The Portuguese side lock horns with Arouca on Tuesday evening at 9:15pm— just one hour and 45 minutes before the transfer window deadline. The deadline which Chelsea must sign Enzo Fernandez by appears to have been brought forward, with Todd Boehly set to lose out on crucial time. football.london understands that the west Londoners made the 22-year-old a priority target before the new year and they held several rounds of talks over a deal.

Chelsea transfer news: The Blues are still pushing for a late deal to sign Enzo Fernandez and have a new weapon to help them.

Mendes himself is Portuguese and has already built up a relationship with Chelsea's new owners, pushing Cristiano Ronaldo their way over the summer. The need for a new midfielder has been evident all month long - and even further back than that - but little progress had been made with Moises Caicedo due to his lofty valuation. The payment structure has been the major issue. The 22-year-old Argentine has been the backdrop to seven new faces arriving at Stamford Bridge already this window but Todd Boehly and Co. [Now it is over to the directors and key men to make the deal a reality.](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-enzo-fernandez-todd-boehly-26103552) Chelsea are now in a race against the clock to complete a deal for Enzo Fernandez.

Blues pushing to make stunning £105m move for Argentina star.

You can really tell who are the players that make a difference, and there’s obviously a boost to the champions too. “The thing is, the World Cup can be a great display window. Fernandez, who won the Young Player of the Tournament Award during Argentina’s victorious World Cup campaign, is already thought to have agreed personal terms with the Blues.

The Blues have been in pursuit of the Argentina international all window and are closing in on the potential signing after meeting Fernandez's buy-out ...

The offer for Fernandez surpasses the £100m fee that Man City paid for Jack Grealish in 2021 [Follow all the latest transfer news LIVE with Sportsmail's dedicated live updates](/sport/live/article-11691411/TRANSFER-NEWS-LIVE-latest-deals-rumours-January-window.html) [Chelsea](/sport/teampages/chelsea.html) have reportedly made an £105million bid for Benfica star Enzo Fernandez in a deal that would make the midfielder Britain's most expensive footballer. Chelsea have reportedly submitted a £105million offer for Benfica's Enzo Fernandez

Chelsea transfer news: The Blues have an extra incentive to sign Enzo Fernandez this month with UEFA rules set to tighten.

Should it not go through there would be a fight for his signature in the summer and new rules may well be in place, reducing the effectiveness of the long contracts. The European footballing governing body is now expected to set a five-year limit on deals and their payment. Questions have been raised over the legitimacy of these lengthy deals but they are legal. Such is the nature of the deals Chelsea have been doing they have attracted attention from clubs across Europe, frustrating many with their tactics. In essence, this amortises the value of the player on the books over those years. Having already signed seven players this window at an eye-watering £183m Chelsea could be still to add their biggest addition of the month.

Benfica remain determined to retain the services of Enzo Fernandez, but acknowledge that a £105m ($130m) bid for the Argentine would force their hand.

I really appreciate after discussions at the beginning of January that he was able to focus again on Benfica. As long as the transfer window is open, you always have to expect that something can happen. He is a great person and player – and I said everything about that topic. At the moment, he is our player and there is no deal. THE BIGGER PICTURE: He went on to say: “Enzo is our player. [subject of big-money offers from Premier League heavyweights Chelsea](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-disrespect-bid-fernandez-benfica-release-clause-offer/bltd22b7a7a8160ea10), but they are yet to trigger the release clause in his contract.

Benfica remain determined to retain the services of Enzo Fernandez, but acknowledge that a £105m ($130m) bid for the Argentine would force their hand.

I really appreciate after discussions at the beginning of January that he was able to focus again on Benfica. As long as the transfer window is open, you always have to expect that something can happen. He is a great person and player – and I said everything about that topic. At the moment, he is our player and there is no deal. THE BIGGER PICTURE: He went on to say: “Enzo is our player. [subject of big-money offers from Premier League heavyweights Chelsea](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-disrespect-bid-fernandez-benfica-release-clause-offer/bltd22b7a7a8160ea10), but they are yet to trigger the release clause in his contract.

Chelsea have made a £105m offer for the Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernández, a World Cup winner with Argentina.

[Grealish from Aston Villa](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/aug/05/jack-grealish-seals-record-100m-manchester-city-move-from-aston-villa). [Chelsea](https://www.theguardian.com/football/chelsea) to pay the clause in one sum. It is unlikely that Gallagher, who also has interest from Newcastle and Crystal Palace, would want to join Everton given that they are in a relegation battle. The Belgium striker’s situation is a reminder that Chelsea, whose other midfield targets include Brighton’s Moisés Caicedo and Everton’s Amadou Onana, need to trim their squad. The 22-year-old, who helped Argentina win the World Cup last month, would eclipse Jack Grealish as the most expensive player in the history of English football. The bid meets the buyout clause in the Argentina international’s contract but it remains to be seen whether the payment structure will convince Benfica to sell.

Chelsea have returned with a bid worth £105 million ($130m) for Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

Benfica, though, have remained resistant to selling their star man thus far, despite him [agreeing to a move](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-fernandez-very-inclined-leave-benfica-january-manager-exit-admission/bltc99fb59608057ce1) at the beginning of the month. [Having failed to get a deal over the line at the beginning of January](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/benfica-enzo-fernandez-release-clause-chelsea-transfer-setback/blt2bf9d94e1877af63), Chelsea have reignited their interest in Fernandez with the transfer window almost shut. The report states this leaves room for negotiation, but with the money offered, Chelsea are hopeful it will be enough to convince Benfica to finally let Fernandez go.

Chelsea want to sign Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez before Tuesdays deadline; Portuguese side have so far refused to do business unless the Blues pay ...

A permanent departure is also possible and Gallagher has every reason to feel he can cut it in one of the league's top teams. You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. Who will be on the move this winter? But Gallagher is not interested in a move to Everton. The midfielder has once again told Benfica that he wants to join Chelsea. "It's disrespectful to all of us, to Benfica.

Chelsea have reignited their interest in Enzo Fernandez and are pushing hard to strike a deal before the transfer window slams shut - but why?

Chelsea signalled their intent earlier on in January with a handful of failed bids before stepping away from the deal, but So, why have they made the decision to come back in for Fernandez with such little time remaining before the window closes? Chelsea are back in for Benfica's Enzo Fernandez having failed with a pursuit of the Argentine at the beginning of January, but this time they look much more likely to land the World Cup's breakout star.

Why are Chelsea hoping to break the British transfer record by signing Enzo Fernandez from Benfica for more than £105m?; the Argentine deep-lying playmaker ...

Anyone in that mould would be the kind of addition Chelsea would relish. He has been one of the league's top tacklers, and only 10 players across the division have won the ball back more in the middle third despite his considerable output further up the pitch. Fernandez has already taken responsibility without the ball at Benfica, slotting into an anchorman role regularly as required. But that Chelsea would be willing to part with more than 10 times what Benfica paid for Enzo Fernandez barely six months ago represents an extraordinary pursuit of the young midfielder. The Blues have, among other issues, a major goalscoring problem. The backdrop of Todd Boehly's seemingly-endless month of spending does add some context.

Chelsea have launched an offer for €120million for Enzo Fernandez. It is now up to Benfica to decide whether they accept the deal.

[ Moises Caicedo](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/moises-caicedo/profil/spieler/687626) has been put the back for the time being and the club are fully pushing ahead with trying to sign the World Cup winner. [David Ornstein](https://twitter.com/David_Ornstein) has described the talks between the clubs for the player as advanced. Personal terms are not a problem as Enzo is ready to move to Chelsea. [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) [Cesar Luis Merlo](https://twitter.com/CLMerlo), Chelsea have offered €120million to Benfica for Enzo Fernandez. [Enzo Fernandez,](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/enzo-fernandez/profil/spieler/648195) and it is now up to Benfica to decide whether they want to accept the deal.

Chelsea may have already completed seven new signings in the January transfer window but Todd Boehly is pushing to secure a deal for Benfica star Enzo ...

According to transfer expert [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano), Costa is holding an internal meeting to make a final decision on the Blues' £106million offer. There have been seven new arrivals at Stamford Bridge this month and [Todd Boehly is hoping to end the window ](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-enzo-fernandez-transfer-gusto-26103188)by securing Fernandez's signature. "At the moment, he is our player and there is no deal. Schmidt said: "I think we always have to prepare everything in the background, especially at the end of the transfer window, especially when you're not in the driver's seat. Personal terms are not thought to be an issue with Fernandez prepared to travel to London and complete the necessary medical tests should Benfica agree to the Blues' huge offer. Chelsea remain confident of securing a British record deal to sign Enzo Fernandez from Benfica before the January transfer window closes, football.london understands.

Enzo Fernandez has been Chelsea's priority transfer target throughout the January window with the Blues now pushing to secure his signature ahead of ...

Chelsea will push until the end to sign Fernandez as they hope to avoid a summer transfer window bidding war for the midfielder. "The thing is, the World Cup can be a great display window. [other members of the board are leading negotiations ](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-enzo-fernandez-benfica-transfer-26105999)with Benfica president Rui Costa having changed his plans to hold an internal meeting and make a final decision on Fernandez's future. But it's a safe bet to say he'll be the target of the biggest clubs out there. "From my understanding, it'll be a short time until he arrives either to the Premier League or La Liga. The 21-year-old has already agreed personal terms and is prepared to travel to London to complete the necessities ahead of a move to Stamford Bridge should Benfica accept Chelsea's offer.

A plane with a delegation from Chelsea has landed in Lisbon to close a deal with Benfica for midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

The plane is reportedly full of a delegation from Chelsea to secure the signing of Enzo Fernandez. The deal is now in it's final stages, and Chelsea being in London is a big signal that the deal will be agreed in the next few hours. The club secretary at Chelsea is currently preparing the paperwork for the Enzo Fernandez, and if the agreement can be made between the two clubs the player will fly back to London to undergo a medical. €130million is the price tag that has reportedly been agreed, and Benfica are thought to be ready to accept that fee and finally close a deal that has been ongoing for the whole month. The deal is now extremely likely to be closed in the coming hours, with Chelsea extremely confident that Enzo Fernandez will be their player. A delegation from Chelsea have flown from London to Lisbon to close a deal for

Arsenal are interested in signing the Chelsea midfielder Jorginho, whose place at Stamford Bridge would be uncertain if the Blues sign Fernandez or Caicedo. The ...

“He’s someone I enjoy working with, and want to work with in the long-term.” Conor Gallagher looked set for a prominent role in the Chelsea first team this season after performing well on loan with Crystal Palace during the last campaign, but the 22-year-old is yet to truly flourish under Potter. He could be allowed to depart in January if Fernandez is procured. [Delaney adds that Chelsea could yet switch their attentions](/sport/football/enzo-fernandes-cheslea-benfica-transfer-b2271892.html) to Brighton’s Moises Caicedo if they are frustrated in their pursuit of Fernandez. Chelsea would demand a fee for Jorginho but they risk losing him for free if he does not sign a new contract before the summer. Arsenal are interested in signing the Chelsea midfielder Jorginho, whose place at Stamford Bridge would be uncertain if the Blues sign Fernandez or Caicedo.

Our three Chelsea reporters have given their predictions on what to expect from the Blues on transfer deadline day.

The structure of the deal is still the sticking point and Chelsea are trying to reach a compromise with Benfica so they can sign the Argentina international. Otherwise, given the price demanded for Moises Caicedo, Chelsea are likely to push hard for Fernandez, with a variety of offerings to Benfica concocted. My prediction is that it will be absolute chaos to follow the trend of the whole window. The likes of Mason Burstow and Omari Hutchinson are prime candidates to depart in such a manner on this occasion. The Blues have been unafraid to sign players they want since the arrival of Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali and have cared little for what their plans look like from the outside. However, it's one that is expected to rumble on all day. I think it's something Chelsea's recruitment team will be able to do. It's been drama ever since the get-go this month and who would bet against that again today? Whether a genuine offer arrives for Hakim Ziyech is the other unknown at this stage; the Morocco international has performed well over the past month but Chelsea are open to offers. The Blues have gone far bigger than anyone anticipated to reshape Graham Potter's first-team squad – and they are still not done, with the arrival of Reading, meanwhile, are hoping to wrap up a deal for Cesare Casadei. My response has always been the same: it's a complete 50/50.

It's everyone's favourite time of the year, well perhaps second-favourite at least, yes that's right, it's Transfer Deadline Day. No, not that Transfer ...

He wants to leave but he doesn’t want to go to Bournemouth. Arsenal are obviously in the more illustrious position right now, but Borussia Dortmund will definitely offer a quicker route to first-team football. This one is probably one for the summer unless Arsenal can make an extremely attractive offer. The problem for Arsenal is the extreme loyalty Zubimendi has for his club. The question is whether he will move this window or not. Not only is he the posterchild of Ecuador’s golden generation, he’s also the best example of the excellent scouting network that Brighton have put together.

Chelsea's pursuit of Argentina World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez and Arsenal's bid for Moises Caicedo are the two biggest deals that could be completed on ...

Chelsea want to clear space in an increasingly bloated squad, Jorginho wants football, and Arsenal want a midfielder to bolster their title challenge. He has very good attributes so we are looking forward to working with him in this exciting new chapter of his career.” More ticky is the loan move they’ve proposed for Arsenal right-back Cedric Soares. Talks have started between the clubs.” [Arsenal](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/arsenal) and [Chelsea](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/chelsea-fc) have agreed a £13 million deal for [Jorginho](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/jorginho), with the 31-year-old midfielder now set to complete a medical. Follow all the latest transfer news and rumours, below: [Moises Caicedo](/topic/moises-caicedo), who is also wanted by Arsenal. [Enzo Fernandez](/topic/enzo-fernandez). [Leeds United](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/leeds-united) are in talks with [Roma](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/roma) about a move for attacking midfielder [Nicolo Zaniolo](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/nicolo-zaniolo). Fulham have been chasing the right-back for the majority of the window but this potential deal could go down to the wire. The defender signed for Wolves in 2021 but hasn’t played a minute this season and the arrival of Craig Dawson has opened up the chance for Mosquera to leave. [Tottenham ](/topic/tottenham-hotspur)are continuing their pursuit of Pedro Porro, [Conor Gallagher](/topic/conor-gallagher) is wanted by [Everton](/topic/everton), [Newcastle United](/topic/newcastle-united) and [Crystal Palace](/topic/crystal-palace), while Manchester City may look to enter the market after [ Joao Cancelo signed for Bayern Munich in a shock loan deal](/sport/football/man-city-joao-cancelo-bayern-munich-b2271920.html).

Enzo Fernandez was once a teenager urging Lionel Messi to keep playing for Argentina - six years later the pair lifted the World Cup together!Chelsea.

Thank you and forgive us.” [journalist](https://twitter.com/MiguelDelaney/status/1598081747560071168) after the win over Poland, Fernandez was asked: “Could this be the World Cup of Enzo Perez?” Having seized his opportunity from the bench in the second World Cup game against Mexico, Fernandez proved immovable from Argentina’s XI on route to his hero Messi lifting the trophy. The central midfielder took his hype to the next level at the World Cup, collecting a pass from Lionel Messi before firing in one of the goals of the tournament in a “Seeing you play with the light blue and white is the greatest pride in the world. “In a world of ridiculous pressures, they manage to get the most noble thing out of the game, the fun.

Chelsea might have received a boost in the chase of Enzo Fernandez as an important figure at Benfica has jetted out of Portugal to find a replacement.

This will surely be a boost for Chelsea as Benfica are already looking at replacements and there is increased optimism that a deal could be struck soon. Chelsea have reopened the talks for Fernandez and seem to be confident of getting a deal done this time, despite the time constraints. Benfica president Costa has still not given a green light but CFC continue to push for the transfer.

Chelsea supporters believe the same private jet went to Madrid the day before Joao Felix deal was annoucned and went to Amsterdam the day before Noni ...

football.london understands [there is confidence that an agreement will be reached](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-deadline-day-enzo-fernandez-26106283) despite only a few hours left of the window. But, as Blues fans await an ultimatum, the fanbase continues to theorise hints that Fernandez will indeed join the west Londoners this month. [Graham Potter looks to bolster his midfield](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/enzo-fernandez-chelsea-transfer-real-25846694) on deadline day. A private jet has been sent to pick Enzo Fernandez he’s coming to Chelsea!" It also flew to Amsterdam the day before Noni Madueke was announced and back from Geneva, somewhat near Lyon, two days before Malo Gusto was unveiled. But, unsurprisingly, the west Londoners have proposed that the fee would be spread out over instalments rather than being paid in full.