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TOP STORY: Chelsea make offer for Fernandes

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Chelsea have put forward an offer to try and sign Benfica star Gedson Fernandes, Sky Sports News reports.

The offer in question is believed to be a loan deal for 18 months, with the obligation to buy in the future for a fee of around £55 million.

The Blues will need to battle it out with a series of clubs in order to try and get the deal over the finish line, with the most notable being West Ham -- who Fernandes was said to be favouring not so long ago -- and Manchester United, who are looking to rebuiild their midfield.