Todd Boehly appears to be exploring alternatives to Enzo Fernandez as Chelsea struggle to reach an agreement with Benfica. The 22-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this month but, with a deal yet to be agreed on deadline day, it looks increasingly unlikely that the Blues will land their primary target.
football.london understands that the west Londoners have held intense talks with the Portuguese outfit. It's said that Chelsea submitted a bid in excess of the £105million release clause in Fernandez's contract.
But, it has been proposed that the fee would be spread out over instalments rather than being paid in full. The Argentina international is eager to join and it's understood that he's informed Benfica he wants to leave.
