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Sam Hill

Why Chelsea will be forced to meet £106m release clause to complete Enzo Fernandez transfer

Chelsea will need to spend big if they are to sign Benfica star Enzo Fernandez in January. Todd Boehly is expected to back Graham Potter with a number of signings to help aid their top four push in the Premier League.

Potter has his first chance to add players to his squad after inheriting Thomas Tuchel's team back in September. football.london understands that the Blues are in the market for a new striker, central midfielder, centre-back and right wing-back.

Enzo Fernandez has been heavily linked with a switch to Stamford Bridge after a brilliant World Cup campaign with Argentina. The 21-year-old could find himself in the Premier League this month, but Benfica will only let him go if a club pays his £106million release clause.

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