Chelsea fans have reacted to Brighton's £90million asking price for Moises Caicedo by demanding the Blues pay slightly more to sign Enzo Fernandez. The west London outfit had a £55million verbal offer for Caicedo rejected by the Seagulls with Arsenal now looking to swoop in and sign the talented midfielder.
Chelsea's priority to strengthen their midfield options this month is Fernandez but negotiations with Benfica have proved difficult. The Portuguese club are adamant that the Argentina World Cup winner will only leave the club if the Blues pay his £105million release clause in full.
football.london reported earlier this month that the Blues were willing to pay above his release clause to secure him if they can agree favourable terms. Benfica head coach Roger Schmidt revealed that he is 'confident' Enzo Fernandez will remain at the club despite Chelsea reigniting their attempt to sign the midfielder before the January transfer window closes.
