Chelsea have been trying to find a breakthrough in negotiations with Benfica as they look to secure a deal for Enzo Fernandez. The Argentine midfielder is keen on a move to Stamford Bridge but the Portuguese outfit have insisted they will only sell if his £105million release clause is met.
The two clubs have been locked in negotiations throughout the first week of the January transfer window, but no agreement has been reached so far. Jorginho and N'Golo Kante are both out of contract at the end of the season and the latter hasn't played due to injury since August.
Todd Boehly is aware of the growing issue regarding Chelsea's midfield and is hoping to add Fernandez to Graham Potter's squad in the coming days. It looks as though the Blues will need to flex their financial power and pay a huge fee upfront as opposed to the three separate instalments that had been hoping for.
