Chelsea have opened talks with Benfica over a move for midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
The Portuguese club are reluctant to sell but believe Chelsea are willing to meet the Argentina star’s £106million release clause.
The 21-year-old, voted the Young Player of the World Cup this month, has made a big impression since joining Benfica from River Plate last summer for an initial £8.5m.
Chelsea boss Graham Potter is keen on signing Fernandez as part of his youthful rebuild
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