enfica supervisor Roger Schmidt has prompt Enzo Fernandez may make a January transfer away from the membership.
The midfielder shone on the World Cup for Argentina, choosing up the Younger Participant of the Event award for his shows as he nation went all the best way in Qatar.
It’s no shock then that a variety of huge golf equipment throughout Europe are concerned about Fernandez, simply six months after the 21-year-old joined Benfica from River Plate.
Chelsea are a kind of linked with Fernandez, although Benfica stay adamant that they won’t promote for lower than the £105m launch clause that’s in place.
The Blues have already expressed their willingness to pay that quantity, and the Benfica boss’ newest feedback will give them encouragement that Fernandez desires a transfer.
“I can’t reveal those conversations,” Schmidt stated through Report when requested about his discussions with Fernandez.
‘When I talk to the players, these are things I keep to myself. What I can say is what I’ve already stated. Everyone knows what soccer 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.”
Midfield is a key space for Chelsea. Together with Fernandez, the Blues are additionally concerned about England midfield duo Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham.
With N’Golo Kante and Jorginho’s contracts expiring on the finish of the season, Chelsea need to bolster the choices obtainable to Graham Potter.
