Chelsea offer player in last ditch attempt to sign Enzo Fernandez
Chelsea have reportedly offered a player in the deal in an attempt to sign midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Benfica. According to Portuguese outlet A Bola, Chelsea are offering less money and trying to include a player in the deal to try and push it through.
However, Benfica still demands the full release clause of 120m euros. As per the report, seen below, super agent Jorge Mendes is involved in the deal to try and find a solution, with the player wanting the move.
🚨 According to @abolapt , #Chelsea is now seeking to pay less and include a player. #Benfica maintains their stance firm demanding the €120m release clause. Jorge Mendes is intermediating talks between Rui Costa and the Blues. Chelsea has total agreement with Enzo Fernandez. pic.twitter.com/kkXdTYT2xg — ChelsTransfer (@ChelsTransfer) January 5, 2023
Sounds like Chelsea need to pay up or move on.
