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Chelsea transfer news: Benfica star Enzo Fernandez has been heavily linked with a Stamford Bridge but the Blues are running out of time to wrap up a deal.

They tried to get the player on their side and they know they can only get this player when they pay the clause. Chelsea are said to have officially bid £75million for the 21-year-old, a fee that falls well below Fernandez's release clause. Benfica has maintained from the start that Fernandez's £106million release clause be met for a transfer to be completed. The latest reports suggest that Fernandez's dream move to the Premier League has 'collapsed' with Benfica insisting that Chelsea must pay his release clause or there will be no deal. However, like earlier this month, [Benfica are not likely to budge on their stance on the midfielder](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-transfer-enzo-fernandez-benfica-25889439) meaning an additional £105m will have to be spent. Caicedo has been identified as an alternative to Fernandez this month and possesses experience in the Premier League with his impressive displays for the Seagulls. It's said that Chelsea [held extensive talks yesterday with Benfica](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-enzo-fernandez-benfica-transfer-26105999) and tabled an offer which is though to be worth in excess of the £105million release clause in the 22-year-old's contract. "I don't expect that we lose any of our players who are playing a lot and who are in the starting XI. Chelsea have been offered an incentive themselves to get a deal across the line this month. Chelsea may well be under some pressure to complete a deal in rapid time with Benfica in action on deadline day, kicking off just hours before the window slams shut. football.london understands that Chelsea are holding fresh talks with Benfica over a deal on Monday morning (January 31) and are confident that an agreement can be reached. Whereas the Blues were willing to offer more than his release clause over a number of installments, it's demanded that they pay a large sum up front.

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

Enzo Fernandez has been left out of the Benfica squad as negotiations continue over a move to Chelsea.

A delegation from Chelsea are currently in Lisbon trying to complete the deal. Negotiations will continue throughout the day but Chelsea ideally need a breakthrough soon to get all the medical's and paperwork done to be able to confirm the move before the deadline. A private jet is in Lisbon waiting to fly Enzo back to London to undergo a medical, and it's the same jet that flew [Duncan Castles](https://twitter.com/DuncanCastles) of the Times, Enzo Fernandez has been left out of the travelling Benfica squad to Arouca tonight. Enzo has been left out of the travelling squad to travel to Arouca and will not play any part in the game. [ Enzo Fernandez,](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/enzo-fernandez/profil/spieler/648195) and the player will not play for the Portuguese side tonight against Arouca.

This idea has now been floated by the Telegraph's Matt Law as well in his latest update on the situation, which claims that while we are getting “closer” ...

Remains hope it will be done in time for deadline but if not could also be agreed for the summer— Matt Law (@Matt_Law_DT) Sure, he wouldn’t actually play for us until next season, but we would also get to avoid a bidding war in the summer. Hope remains of a swift resolution still, but that seems increasingly unlikely now...

It is no secret - Chelsea are desperately trying to sign Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez, however, according to recent reports, despite continuing to ...

deadline, they will need to smash the British transfer record, which is currently held by Jack Grealish following his £100m move from Aston Villa to Man City 18 months ago ( [Agent in Manchester to finalise Man United loan move for Bundesliga midfielder](https://www.caughtoffside.com/2023/01/31/man-united-transfer-news-marcel-sabitzer-bayern-munich/) That’s according to 90min journalist Graeme Bailey, who claims the Blues’ hierarchy are in Lisbon on Tuesday for what he described as a ‘definitive meeting’ with their European rivals.

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.

A medical is being prepared now and then the contracts must be signed in order to complete the deal. Enzo Fernandez.

Chelsea are confident they can get it done. Deal agreed in principle, and now Chelsea must now rush to complete everything before the end of the night. It is now a race against time for Chelsea to complete a medical and sign the relevant documents before the deadline tonight. [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano), Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Enzo Fernandez from Benfica after a long day of negotiations. The clubs have been working all day to come to an agreement, but the deal is not 100% done as Chelsea must now complete the deal on their side. Report: Chelsea Have Agreed A Deal To Sign Enzo Fernandez From Benfica

Chelsea agree a British record 120m euro (£106m) deal with Benfica for Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

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The Athletic's David Ornstein is reporting that the Premier League have 'received all documents' so Chelsea will sign Enzo Fernandez in a record transfer.

They tried to sign the 22-year-old in a players-plus-cash deal, but Benfica were not interested. Fernandez has penned an eight-and-a-half-year deal and he will fly to England on Wednesday. [a deal has been agreed between the two clubs](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1620541095271890945). “Additionally, Benfica SAD will incur charges for intermediation services of 6.56 per cent of the sale value deducted from the solidarity amount and will also have to deliver to River Plate the amount corresponding to 25 per cent of the transfer value deducted from the solidarity amounts and intermediation services.” “Benfica SAD also explained that Chelsea FC will have the right to retain the solidarity mechanism of 3.78 per cent for subsequent distribution to the clubs that participated in the player’s training. The transfer expert said those three sexy words: Here.