Chelsea tipped to complete move for Benfica midfielder this week

Chelsea are said to be leading the race in discussions with Benfica to have a deal done for Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez this week.

Fernandez gained attention with his impressive form at the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Argentina and has since been tipped to leave Benfica this January transfer window.

According to transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, “At the moment, there are negotiations ongoing for Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea will push this week to get it done, it is really advanced, but it is not completed yet.

“It will depend on Benfica, on president Rui Costa who always said he wanted £106m clause or nothing.

“Chelsea would ideally like a different structure to the £106m clause, but the player really wants to join. It will be up to Benfica, though, so we will see what happens in the next few days.”

With the looks of things, Chelsea are favourites to sign the Argentina star ahead of their rivals Liverpool and Manchester United.