Manchester United target Enzo Fernandez may have played his last game for Benfica as Chelsea’s move approaches.
During the World Cup, the Argentine was linked with a move to United after a series of impressive performances with Albiceleste.
Fernández himself was said to retain great interest in a move to Old Trafford.
However, it is Chelsea who have moved into pole position for the 21-year-old.
Cm reports that there is a broad agreement between Benfica and Chelsea for the transfer of Fernández to Stamford Bridge.
The midfielder himself has informed Roger Schmidt of his intention to sign for Chelsea this month.
Cm recounts: “Rui Costa, president of Benfica, and the businessman Jorge Mendes met this Tuesday to specify details about the departure of Enzo Fernández to Chelsea”.
“The meeting lasted until the end of the day, so it is recognized that in the next few hours the official announcement of the transfer of the 21-year-old Argentine midfielder will appear.”
“An operation that will be carried out for an amount of around 120 million euros, reverting 30 million euros to River Plate, which at the time of the player’s sale, last summer, owned 25 percent of the value of the transfer. of the best young player in the World Cup”.
Therefore, Benfica will receive around 90 million euros for Fernández, just six months after they paid 10 million euros to wrest him from River Plate.
United’s cash problems in January meant they were unable to compete with Chelsea and make a deal for Fernández.
With the midfielder now destined for Chelsea, the Red Devils will have to turn their attention elsewhere.
