Chelsea have made little progress in their pursuit of Benfica star Enzo Fernandez. The Portuguese outfit are unhappy with how the Blues have handled negotiations, with recently appointed director Christopher Vivell leading talks for the west Londoners.
Fernandez was a star performer for Argentina as they won the World Cup in Qatar, winning the Young Player of the Tournament award. The 21-year-old is a priority target for Chelsea in the January transfer window, but a deal is complicated due to his £105million release clause and former club River Plate being owed 25% of any fee Benfica receives for his services.
football.london understands the Blues want to add a new forward, central midfielder, centre-back and right wing-back to Graham Potter's squad. The arrival of Benoit Badiashile will bolster the defence, but midfield remains a key area to strengthen for Chelsea with N'Golo Kante and Jorginho facing uncertain futures at Stamford Bridge.
