The Athletic’s David Ornstein has reported that Benfica have given Enzo Fernandez the permission to undergo a medical in Portugal to seal a move to Chelsea.
Enzo Fernandez set for Chelsea medical
This is huge news for Graham Potter’s side, who could land the highly-rated midfielder, who won the FIFA Young Player Award after winning the World Cup with Argentina at the end of last year.
Considering the Blues have been trying to complete a deal for the 22-year-old, who has a £105 million release clause in his contract.
But now, Enzo Fernandez has been handed permission by Benfica to undergo a medical in Portugal, as he edges closer to a record-breaking transfer to Chelsea.
David Ornstein has stated that there is ‘heightened optimism’ that a deal can be struck between both parties, which is the youngster has been allowed to go through a medical just in case an exit is on the cards.
Furthermore, Chelsea, who look like being on the verge to signing Enzo Fernandez, with a medical being scheduled stepped up their efforts to wrap up a deal last Monday.
And it seems as if their dream target could be playing his football at Stamford Bridge very soon.
Incredible coup for Chelsea
Look, there is no denying that the fee in place to potentially sign the Argentina is enormous, especially considering he signed for Benfica last January.
However, Enzo Fernandez, who is now set to undergo a medical with Chelsea is one of the most promising young midfielders in the world.
Blessed with superb playmaking abilities coupled with a rare nous for mopping up any signs of danger, the ex-River Plate starlet are as complete as they come.
With Jorginho set to join Arsenal in a midfield that has lacked a lot of creativity, the addition of the youngster is a brilliant coup.
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