Chelsea face an intense race against time to complete the signing of Enzo Fernandez. At the current time of writing, the midfielder is said to be undergoing a medical in Portugal ahead of a £105million move from Benfica.
The transfer saga has dominated the January transfer window and looks set to come to an end by tonight's deadline at 11pm. Talks had been at an advanced stage in recent days with Benfica's preference of retaining Fernandez's release clause in full providing a stumbling block for Todd Boehly.
As the clock continues to tick down, there has been mentions of potential alternatives to Fernandez should Chelsea fail to get their man. Inter Milan's Nicolo Barella was the subject of a reported approach earlier today whilst Sky Sports Germany claimed the Blues asked Bayern Munich about Marcel Sabitzer's services.
