Chelsea and West Ham United reportedly want Gedson Fernandes.
According to Sky Sports, Chelsea have made a bid for West Ham United target Gedson Fernandes.
It has been reported that both Chelsea and West Ham are interested in signing Fernandes from Benfica in the January transfer window.
The Hammers have reportedly made an 18-month loan offer with an obligation to buy the midfielder for £33 million.
According to the report, West Ham’s London rivals Chelsea have submitted an 18-month loan bid with an obligation to buy for £55 million.
“Chelsea’s offer for Fernandes is dependent on the Portugal international midfielder playing at least 50 per cent of games during his loan spell at Stamford Bridge,” adds the report.
Stats
Fernandes has made two starts and five substitute appearances in the Portuguese league for Benfica so far this season, according to WhoScored.
The Portugal international has played 136 minutes in the Champions League so far this campaign, according to WhoScored.
Beating Chelsea
Chelsea are a richer and bigger club than West Ham, but the Hammers could still appeal to Fernandes as they are likely to be able to offer more playing time.
Benfica are likely to sell the youngster to whichever club pay them more, but the midfielder should have the final say.
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