Chelsea have made ‘a substantial offer’ for Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez but it is understood to be in instalments rather than his £106million release clause outright.
The 21-year-old was selected to play for Benfica against Sporting Braga on Friday night but has told his club he is open to making the move if Chelsea can agree a fee.
Benfica have insisted all along they do not wish to sell Fernandez during the along they do not wish to sell Fernandez during the January window and have offered him an improved contract but recognise the World Cup winner’s head has been turned by the attraction of moving to London in a lucrative deal.