Enzo Fernandez

The Blues had a previous bid for the Benfica midfielder knocked back.

Udinese defender Rodrigo Becao is reportedly on Everton’s radar. The paper also reports Nottingham Forest are nearing a deal for Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey. Chelsea are believed to be determined to secure Enzo Fernandez before the transfer window closes on Tuesday night.

Chelsea have made an offer worth €120million (£105m, $130m) for Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez. The west London club are insistent on getting the deal ...

Fernandez only joined Benfica in the summer. Fernandez has been a target for Chelsea throughout the January window and they are now pushing to get a deal done. [Jorginho](https://theathletic.com/football/player/jorginho-MvC0hVi06208wo5E/), who is set to become a free agent this summer, and saw a £55million bid for [Brighton](https://theathletic.com/football/team/brighton-and-hove-albion/) midfielder [Moises Caicedo](https://theathletic.com/football/player/moises-caicedo-Q6RUzfKA90DUFMdB/) rejected earlier this month. [David Datro Fofana](https://theathletic.com/football/player/david-datro-fofana-AzpJzDsCd1yhxZ0m/) from Norwegian side Molde, [Benoit Badiashile](https://theathletic.com/football/player/benoit-badiashile-PjQKdFS2LzolyOLX/) from Monaco, [Andrey Santos](https://theathletic.com/football/player/andrey-santos-BhUzmXKfJMZnJAYD/) from Brazilian club Vasco da Gama and [Noni Madueke](https://theathletic.com/football/player/noni-madueke-bfsAkwxuePTQfa0b/) from PSV Eindhoven, as well as [Joao Felix](https://theathletic.com/football/player/joao-felix-ucCJXAWiq0yowCTd/) on loan from Atletico Madrid. [World Cup](https://theathletic.com/football/world-cup/) in Qatar, helping [Argentina](https://theathletic.com/football/team/argentina/) win the tournament by beating [France](https://theathletic.com/football/team/france/) in the final. [Chelsea](https://theathletic.com/football/team/chelsea/) have made an offer worth €120million (£105m, $130m) for Benfica midfielder [Enzo Fernandez](https://theathletic.com/football/player/enzo-fernandez-mA2LkzPdMOcVkFoZ/).

Chelsea bid 120m euros (£105.6m) for Benfica's Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez in a move that would make him the British transfer record signing.

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ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Chelsea are reportedly moving into the final stages of a deal to land top transfer target Enzo Fernandez. The Benfica star looks set to join ...

At the moment, Enzo is still our player and we'll see what happens until the end of the market.' The Portuguese club are now searching for possible replacements, including players in the Premier League. Chelsea have one such agreement in place for RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku. However the structure of Chelsea's proposal represented a sticking point. It tops the £100m Manchester City paid Aston Villa for Jack Grealish. Chelsea have made a new bid worth up to £115m for Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez and are increasingly confident they can land the World Cup winning midfielder in a deal that would make him the most expensive signing in British football history.

Chelsea are closing in on a £115m record transfer deal for World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez. Big-spending Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is on course to break all spending records after lining up a massive move for Benfica's Argentina midfielder.

[Newcastle](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/newcastle-united-fc) are another club interested and they could hold an advantage over [West Ham](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/west-ham-united-fc) and [Crystal Palace](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/crystal-palace-fc) who are monitoring developments. Comment [below](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-enzo-fernandes-boehly-fee-29090086#comments-wrapper) [Real Madrid](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/real-madrid-cf) are also hovering and Chelsea want to get it done now to ensure they get their man and sign the 22-year-old. The Blues matched [Benfica’s](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/benfica) £106m buy-out clause but are willing to pay an extra £9m to persuade the Portuguese club to accept the fee in lengthy instalments. [Everton](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/everton-fc) are keen on Gallagher but the 22-year-old would ideally like to join a club pushing for Europe. [Conor Gallagher](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/conor-gallagher) to help balance the books. [Chelsea](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/chelsea-fc) are closing in on a £115m record transfer deal for [World Cup](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/world-cup-2022?service=responsive) winner [Enzo Fernandez](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/enzo-fernandez).

Enzo Fernandez could become the Premier League's most expensive player should Chelsea sign the World Cup-winning midfielder from Benfica for a reported 120 ...

But I would like him to finish the season with us.” West Ham striker Michail Antonio seems to be angling for a move but injuries to all of the club’s other forwards mean he is unlikely to get his wish. The Magpies are also close to completing the signing of young full-back Harrison Ashby from West Ham. Reports claim Tottenham’s move for Sporting Lisbon’s Pedro Porro is in the balance with negotiations likely to go down to the wire. Brighton, meanwhile, have brought in a midfielder, Yasin Ayari from Swedish side AIK, but the 19-year-old is seen as one for the future and not a replacement for Caicedo. Elsewhere, Manchester City are not expected to be busy on deadline day despite the shock proposed loan move of Joao Cancelo to Bayern Munich.

Chelsea are set to take their January spending past £250m by signing Enzo Fernandez from Benfica, with the Blues paying even more than the Argentine's ...

Boehly has gone on a mega spending spree in the January transfer window. Chelsea had already seen a series of bids knocked back by Benfica since growing interested in Fernandez following his eye-catching performances at the World Cup. And the 22-year-old is satisfied with his pay package, having agreed personal terms weeks ago. [Todd Boehly ](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/todd-boehly)is reportedly willing to pay even more than the [World Cup ](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/world-cup)winner’s £105m release clause, which would already break the British transfer record. [Chelsea launch British record bid for Enzo Fernandez and feel deal can be done in time](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/breaking-chelsea-record-bid-fernandez-29087215) [Chelsea ](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/chelsea-fc)are reportedly set to pay £10million more than Enzo Fernandez’s release clause to complete his transfer.

Chelsea are closing in on the £115m signing of Enzo Fernandez after productive talks with Benfica over a deal that would break the British transfer record.

Chelsea are unlikely to stop Jorginho leaving if they receive a suitable offer and there is also plenty of interest in Conor Gallagher. They had a £55m bid rejected this month for the midfielder, who is also wanted by Arsenal. It allows Chelsea, who have spent more than £450m on signings since the end of last season, to avoid paying such a large sum in one go.

Enzo Fernandez remains a transfer target for Chelsea but time is running out for Graham Potter's side to sign the Argentina international from Portuguese ...

[Conor Gallagher](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/conor-gallagher). [Champions League](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/champions-league) - or even the Europa League - next season. As reported by [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jan/30/sean-dyche-confirmed-as-everton-manager-on-contract-to-2025), [Everton](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/everton-fc) are set to make a £45m bid for the England international, 22, following the appointment of Sean Dyche as manager. Willian, 34, has played 15 games for Fulham this season. Other clubs are expected to be interested in Gallagher if Fernandez is signed. That is according to his agent Kia Joorabchian. The Blues do have a spare £40m in their budget after selling Anthony Gordon, 21, to Gallagher has made 25 appearances for Chelsea this season, but he will find his opportunities limited if Fernandez completes a move. It is claimed the Blues are optimistic a transfer can be agreed before Tuesday's deadline. Chelsea's alleged offer does trigger Fernandez's release clause, but there is a sticking point over how the money will be paid to Benfica. The talent claimed the tournament's Young Player Award for his outstanding performances in Despite this, they are 10th in the

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 have still not made a breakthrough in their move for Benfica's Enzo Fernandez. The Stamford Bridge club are not willing to go above Fernandez's ...

[the Premier League business done so far](https://theathletic.com/4039919/2023/01/03/premier-league-transfer-deals-january-window-2023/), get [the latest from David Ornstein](https://theathletic.com/4135097/2023/01/30/ornstein-porro-spurs-chelsea-world-cup-fernandez/) on the deals in the pipeline and read our [club-by-club guide](https://theathletic.com/4124026/2023/01/30/premier-league-transfers-deadline-day/) to the moves that could yet happen. [Jorginho’s switch to Arsenal](https://theathletic.com/4141388/2023/01/31/arsenal-transfers-jorginho-caicedo/) is independent of any deal for Fernandez. [Chelsea](https://theathletic.com/football/team/chelsea/) have still not made a breakthrough in their move for Benfica’s [Enzo Fernandez](https://theathletic.com/4142754/2023/01/31/chelsea-transfer-enzo-fernandez/).

Chelsea are ready to make Enzo Fernandez the most expensive signing in their history, with Benfica appearing to be increasingly resigned to the World Cup ...

"While the transfer windows are open, we have to be prepared for anything. [Benfica](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/benfica), missing just one match in their charge to the top of the Primiera Liga. "If that happens, we will have to be prepared and find solutions. As I said before, he is a great person and a great player. The midfielder was crowned Young Player of the Tournament for his performances for La Albiceleste, featuring in all seven of their games as [they lifted the trophy](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/messi-psg-contract-change-transfer-29089587). It appears then that the Portuguese giants are preparing for the Argentine to depart. Benfica boss Roger Schmidt has previously insisted that Fernandez would not be leaving, but opened the door to an exit over the weekend. However, the Blues want to spread the payments over a lengthy period of time, something Benfica have not been keen to agree to. When the transfer window closes, I will be very happy. That's all I can say on this subject." [Crystal Palace](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/crystal-palace-fc) and a draw at [Liverpool](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/liverpool-fc), the Blues sit 10th in the [Premier League](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/premier-league), 10 points adrift of the [Champions League](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/champions-league) qualification places. [Fernandez](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/enzo-fernandez) emerged as a target for the Blues after winning the [World Cup](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/world-cup-2022) with [Argentina](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/argentina-football-team) in December.

Tottenham remain cautiously optimistic about completing a transfer for Sporting right-back Pedro Porro before Tuesday's deadline.

But I would like him to finish the season with us.” West Ham striker Michail Antonio seems to be angling for a move but injuries to all of the club’s other forwards mean he is unlikely to get his wish. Brighton, meanwhile, have brought in a midfielder, Yasin Ayari from Swedish side AIK, but the 19-year-old is seen as one for the future and not a replacement for Caicedo. Meanwhile the future of Moises Caicedo remains uncertain, with the midfielder seeking a move to Arsenal and Brighton determined not to sell. Brighton are digging their heels in, however, and although Caicedo was left out of the squad which beat Liverpool in the FA Cup on Sunday, boss Roberto De Zerbi reiterated that he wants to keep the 21-year-old for the rest of the season. The deal looked to have collapsed earlier this week, but now appears back on for a fee understood to be around £39.5m.