Chelsea supporters have pleaded with Todd Boehly to complete the signing of Enzo Fernandez on January transfer deadline day. The Benfica star continues to be heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge as Graham Potter looks to bolster his midfield.
football.london understands that signing Fernandez remains the Blues' priority. The west Londoners are understood to have held extensive talks yesterday with the Portuguese giants and tabled an offer which is though to be worth in excess of the £105million release clause in the 22-year-old's contract.
However, the fee would be spread out over instalments rather than being paid in full. The Argentina international is keen on joining Chelsea this month and it's understood that he's reiterated that to Benfica.
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Despite there only being a few hours left to wrap up a deal, football.london understands that there is confidence among the Blues that an agreement will be reached but the Eagles are yet to communicate their decision.
As Chelsea supporters nervously await further developments, fans have taken to social media to vent their excitement and anxiousness as they plead with Boehly to complete their 'dream' deadline day. So, with that being said, football.london have collated some of the best reaction to the Blues dramatic swoop for Fernandez.
One fan, in jest, has pledged to not sleep until the Argentine has signed. @Hanjanificent tweeted: "I won't sleep until they announce Enzo Fernandez at Chelsea."
@Beck2299 tweeted: "If they wanted to reject our [bid]. they would have done it already. am sure its more about them finding replacement first before they sanction the deal."
@Mike_Uchman tweeted: "I'm seeing a repeat of Kounde and Zouma scenarios. CFC shouldn't be in a hurry to release Jorginho."
@_bluescfc tweeted: "We fans should calm down; we don’t expect him to release him without a replacement first."
@dib_baruah tweeted: "Rui Costa is a smart guy coz in summer there will be lot of clubs like Real Madrid, Manchester City, Manchester United, ect. who would want to sign Enzo and that's where you can make a whole lot of money. In the meantime it will give Benfica time to find a proper replacement."
And, while there's excitement, many have grown impatient. @Vintage_Cfc tweeted: "What is he waiting for he either accepts it or reject he’s been thinking a whole day."
@exqiztv tweeted: "Just give him the money Todd, tie Rui Costa up and then take Enzo."
@MunasheChelsea tweeted: "I dont see this deal going through, i didn't had my hopes high anyway."
@Ankieepankie tweeted: "How long does it take to reply yes or jo after you know what the offer is and how much you are getting paid.. just give it a yes or no.. this rui Costa is literally dragging it now."
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