Chelsea Denied Transfer Request for Enzo FernandezChelsea Denied Transfer Request for Enzo Fernandez London, UK – Chelsea Football Club’s transfer ambitions have suffered a setback after their request to sign Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez was rejected by the Portuguese club. The Blues had made Fernandez a top target in the January transfer window, with reports suggesting they were willing to pay a club-record fee of around £115 million for the Argentine international. However, Benfica have remained adamant that Fernandez is not for sale, despite Chelsea’s repeated attempts to negotiate a deal. According to sources close to the club, Benfica have repeatedly informed Chelsea that Fernandez’s £106 million release clause must be met in full if they wish to acquire his services. The Portuguese giants are not prepared to entertain any offers below that amount, even from a club as wealthy as Chelsea. Chelsea are believed to be disappointed by the news, as they had hoped to bolster their midfield options with the addition of the 22-year-old. Fernandez has impressed with his performances for Benfica and the Argentine national team, prompting interest from several top European clubs. The Blues are now expected to explore alternative targets in the midfield, with Brighton’s Moises Caicedo and West Ham’s Declan Rice among the players reportedly on their radar. However, it remains unclear whether they will be able to secure the services of either player before the January transfer deadline. Chelsea’s failure to sign Fernandez is a significant blow to their hopes of improving their Premier League position. The Blues are currently in ninth place, 10 points behind the top four. The club’s hierarchy will be hoping to make further additions to the squad before the end of the window in order to boost their chances of qualifying for next season’s Champions League.
