Enzo Fernandez given permission to undergo medical as Chelsea talks continue

It’s deadline day and Chelsea are preparing for a busy end to the January transfer window. Todd Boehly and other members of the Blues’ board are pushing to sign Enzo Fernandez from Benfica with less than 24 hours to go.

The Argentina World Cup winner has already agreed personal terms with the west London outfit and is ready to fly to London should the Portuguese outfit accept Chelsea’s mega-money offer and give the player the green light. Benfica president Rui Costa changed his plans on Monday night to hold an internal meeting and make a final decision on Fernandez’s future.

Premier League leaders Arsenal have made a shock approach to sign Jorginho as they look to strengthen their midfield. The 31-year-old has just six months left on his current deal at Stamford Bridge and now the Blues could look to cash in on the Italian midfielder rather than risk losing him on a free transfer in the summer.

Conor Gallagher was the subject of a £45million bid from Everton yesterday, but the 22-year-old is understood not to be keen on a move to Goodison Park after the Blues have already rejected loan approaches for him from Newcastle and Crystal Palace earlier this month. Hakim Ziyech could leave the club on loan with Paris Saint-Germain in advanced talks to take the Moroccan winger until the end of the season.

Strap yourselves in Chelsea fans for a hectic deadline day as the January transfer window comes to a close and make sure to follow all the latest news and updates from Stamford Bridge right here

Enzo Fernandez has been given permission to undergo a medical in Portugal.
According to sources in Portugal, who asked not to be named because of their proximity to the situation, there is now heightened optimism that an agreement can be reached between Chelsea and Benfica.
As a result, Benfica have agreed to let Fernandez undergo a medical in Portugal for the event of a deal going through.

Enzo Fernandez medical given green light by Benfica

Enzo Fernandez has been given permission to undergo a medical in Portugal, according to The Athletic.

According to sources in Portugal, who asked not to be named because of their proximity to the situation, there is now heightened optimism that an agreement can be reached between Chelsea and Benfica.

As a result, Benfica have agreed to let Fernandez undergo a medical in Portugal for the event of a deal going through.