Benfica president Rui Costa says that the club will let Chelsea-linked midfielder Enzo Fernandez leave in January if his €120m release clause is met.
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WHAT HAPPENED? As the switch hearsay mill continues to warmth up forward of the mid-season window opening, hypothesis continues to encompass Fernandez following his breakout World Cup with Argentina. Liverpool and Manchester United have been linked with a transfer, however Chelsea appear to be most strongly pursuing the midfielder, with stories rising that they’re willing to offer over £106m to sign him. Benfica president Rui Costa has now spoken out on the prospect of a January sale.
WHAT HE SAID: Speaking to DAZN, Costa conceded: “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.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Fernandez was topped one of the best younger participant on the World Cup as La Albiceleste went all the way in which and received the match. Chelsea, below their new possession regime, appear eager on rebuilding their squad and offering Graham Potter with a rejuvenated aspect. It emerged earlier within the week that the Blues are willing to move Jorginho on in order to facilitate a move for Fernandez, who is poised to leave Benfica simply six months after becoming a member of the club from River Plate.
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WHAT NEXT FOR FERNANDEZ? If Chelsea are certainly set on the 21-year-old, then he might be headed to Stamford Bridge imminently, however he is due again in motion for Benfica in a Primeira Liga conflict in opposition to Braga on Friday.
