Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly has been urged not to spend £105million on Enzo Fernandez in the January transfer window. The Blues splashed out close to £300million in the summer and look set to invest heavily in new signings once again.
The west Londoners have already completed the signing of David Datro Fofana from Molde, with Graham Potter admitting the club will decide the best option for his development in the coming weeks. football.london understands Benoit Badiashile is set to sign a six-and-a-half year deal and become Chelsea's second signing in January, after agreeing personal terms with Graham Potter's side and completing a medical in London ahead of a £33.6million move.
The Blues have been locked in negotiations with Benfica over a deal for Fernandez who impressed for Argentina the World Cup and helped his nation become world champions. The 21-year-old midfielder is keen on a move to Stamford Bridge but the Portuguese outfit are standing firm on rejecting offers that don't meet Fernandez's £105million release clause.
