Enzo Fernandez

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.

Sky Sports News understand club officials are in Lisbon as they work to get a deal over the line. Chelsea have told Benfica they are prepared to pay his ...

You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. Can he produce what he produced at the World Cup? Who will be on the move this winter? "I don't really like buying players on the back of World Cups. "It feels a bit scattergun - we thought that in the summer. "But if you are a Chelsea fan, it is really exciting.

Chelsea have been pursuing the Argentina midfielder throughout the January window. They renewed their push to bring him into Stamford Bridge on Monday and have ...

He starred as Argentina won the World Cup in Qatar last month. Chelsea have been pursuing the Argentina midfielder throughout the January window. As a result, Benfica have agreed to let Fernandez undergo a medical in Portugal for the event of a deal going through.

After his transfer from Benfica seemed destined to collapse earlier on deadline day, Enzo Fernandez is set to undergo his Chelsea medical in Lisbon.

The Blues face Fulham on Friday in a west London derby and will hope to have Fernandez in the squad at Stamford Bridge. THE BIGGER PICTURE: According to various reports, there is now optimism the transfer will be completed ahead of the 11pm deadline, and Benfica have granted permission for Fernandez to undergo a medical in the Portuguese capital once everything has been signed off. - Player to have medical in Portugal

It was reported by 90min earlier on deadline day Chelsea have agreed the £115m deal with Benfica for Fernandez with a medical planned in Portugal. £105m is the ...

They are paying for the fact Benfica clearly hold the opinion that he will become a far greater player than he is right now. It won't be easy for Potter but he must find a way to use the expensive star. That was enough for Lionel Scaloni to give him all 90 minutes against Australia in the last 16 and he played every minute of the tournament thereon in. £105m is the player's release clause and with the other add-ons, the deal will rise to £115m. The figures reported are a product of both the spiralling football transfer market, and also the gung-ho attitude of Chelsea under the stewardship of new owner Todd Boehly. They have been throwing cash around all month long with an outlay of over £200m pounds already - unheard-of figures for a January window.

With the transfer deadline looming, here's the latest on Enzo Fernandez's potential move to Premier League side Chelsea.

After joining Benfica, Fernandez was straight in at the European deep end. However, the Liga Portugal leaders incredibly went on to win Group H, beating Juventus twice and holding Kylian Mbappe and Co. "That means if the player wants to and there is a club who pays this amount of money, you cannot stop that. As long as the transfer window is open, you always have to expect that something can happen… There, his performances were so impressive that Man United, Real Madrid and Inter Milan considered signing him. The figure is significant because it matches the release clause in his contract. “We will see what happens in the next two days. Jacobs has said that Chelsea, Liverpool and Real Madrid will be involved in an "open race" for Fernandez in the summer unless there is a "dramatic" development in January of the kind that Chelsea appear to have now initiated. A spate of injuries in midfield led to Liverpool being strongly linked with Fernandez at the start of the 2022/23 season. He is a great person and player. [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12800035/enzo-fernandez-set-for-chelsea-medical-in-portugal-in-race-against-time-for-transfer-deadline-day-deal), the Argentina international is currently undergoing a medical with Blues staff and is set to board a flight to London for the official announcement shortly, with the transfer fee paid to Benfica set to be the player's £105 million release clause. What's the current state of play and how likely is Fernandez to be a Premier League player in February?

Chelsea have agreed a £105m deal for Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez; Argentina World Cup winner is on verge of becoming Premier Leagues record buy after ...

Fernandez has already taken responsibility without the ball at Benfica, slotting into an anchorman role regularly as required. Following the arrival of Fernandez, Chelsea spent £323.3m in January. "Should Chelsea want to play with a midfield two, he would offer a better option there too. "Fernandez's attributes make it clear how he can help. Chelsea have signed midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Benfica for a British-record £106.8m; deal for Argentine surpasses the £100m Manchester City paid for Jack Grealish from Aston Villa 18 months ago; the 22-year-old has signed an eight-and-a-half-year deal at Stamford Bridge The deal for the Argentine surpasses the £100m Manchester City paid for Jack Grealish from Aston Villa 18 months ago.