Chelsea had been hoping to agree a deal with Benfica for Enzo Fernandez in the night but are yet to do so despite ‘tense’ talks, it has been claimed. The Blues have made the Argentina international their No 1 target on transfer deadline day. However, whether they’re able to bring the World Cup star to Stamford Bridge remains up in the air.
Chelsea want to sign Enzo Fernandez from Benfica before the transfer window slams shut (Image: GETTY)
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Chelsea could turn attentions to Moises Caicedo if they miss out on Enzo Fernandez transfer (Image: GETTY)
Benfica boss Roger Schmidt, meanwhile, has admitted his side are prepared for any potential Fernandez exit.
"I think we always have to prepare everything in the background, especially at the end of the transfer window, and especially when you are not in the driver's seat,” he said on Monday.
"So, we all know that we have a situation with Enzo that he has a clause in the contract.
“That means if the player wants and there's a club that pays this amount of money, you cannot stop that.
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"Of course, for this moment, you have to be prepared and you have to find solutions.
“But at the moment, he is our player, he's still there, so there is no deal.
"We will see what happens in the next two days.
“Then I'm happy when the transfer window is closed and we can focus completely on our players in the squad and we can try to play a top season."