Headline taking €120 million ‘has agreed’ to join Chelsea in January

Enzo Fernandez has agreed to leave Benfica and join Chelsea, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The January window is not officially open just yet – but that has not stopped all the speculation and all the rumours about the players that could be heading to Stamford Bridge over the next few months.

And after a stunning world cup in Qatar – in which he helped Argentina bring home the trophy – Fernandez is a player that Ted Boehly and Graham Potter seemingly want to bring to Stamford Bridge.

Now – according to Romano – The Blues are now in “direct talks” with the Portuguese side and are preparing a huge transfer offer for the midfielder, who has a €120 million release clause in his contract.

Man Utd and Liverpool have also been linked with the World Cup’s Young Player of the Tournament but he is seemingly on his way to Chelsea

Benfica manager Roger Schmidt recently hinted Enzo Fernandez wants to leave Benfica: “I can’t reveal those conversations,’ Schmidt said, Record report.

‘When I talk to the players, these are things I keep to myself. What I can say is what I’ve already said. We all know what football is like.

‘These young people have opportunities, and it’s not just about Enzo. If they have opportunities, they have to make decisions, and I respect them.

‘I can advise them, but they only have one career. If I can convince them or influence them in a certain way, I try to do it, but I accept their decisions’.

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If the reports are true and Chelsea are closing in on the signing of the player – many fans will surely be excited to see just what he is able to bring to the club that is for sure guys

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