Former Chelsea manager Graham Potter 'told the board Enzo Fernandez was overpriced at £106.8million' and insisted they 'were making too many signings'.
The Premier League giants signed the Argentina international for a British record fee after agreeing a deal with Benfica late on deadline day.
Chelsea's co-controlling owner Behdad Eghbali - who sanctioned Jorginho's move to Arsenal - led negotiations for the World Cup winner with Benfica from London.
They were desperate to sign Fernandez - who won the Young Player award as the World Cup in Qatar last year.