Chelsea are set to make a mega-money move for Argentina’s World Cup midfield star Enzo.
As Portuguese outlet record.pt reports, the Blues are keen to bolster their squad in January and have made the Benfica man a key target.
Fernández enjoyed a great World Cup both individually and collectively, with Argentina finally lifting the trophy in Qatar after a marathon final against France.
Despite missing his penalty in the shootout, Fernández was one of the Argentine’s key players during the final and the tournament in general.
His performances have left Benfica bracing for offers from across Europe for their star man.
Benfica are believed to be open to offers but will demand a fee of around €130 for the player who has a contract until 2027, leaving the club in a strong position.
As it stands, Chelsea are believed to be leading the race for his signing, having reportedly made contact with the Portuguese giants.
However, Fernández’s rise in profile has alerted many clubs, including Manchester United and The Blues, that they will face a battle to sign the midfielder.
Erik ten Hag is looking to improve the quality and competition in his team and Fernández is one of the names linked with a move to Old Trafford.
The inflated fee may deter the Glazer family from turning their interest into a formal offer, but Fernández would certainly be a welcome addition to the United team.
High-energy, tenacious and with quality on the ball, the 21-year-old has the potential to become one of the leading midfielders in world football.
If Fernández is available for United, Ten Hag will no doubt be hoping the club can find the funds to lure the World Cup winner to the Theater of Dreams.
