Benfica star Enzo Fernandes given permission for medical tests in Portugal amidst Chelsea rumors: Reports

Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez allowed to give medical in Portugal at the last day of the transfer window.

Benfica star Enzo Fernandes given permission for medical tests in Portugal amidst Chelsea rumors: Reports

Enzo Fernandes in action for Benfica

Argentine star Enzo Fernandes is reportedly set to make a deadline-day move to the Premier League. According to multiple reports, Fernandez wants to leave Portugal to sign for Chelsea after the London club showed interest in the World Cup winner. The 22-year-old midfielder will undergo medical procedures in Portugal before moving to Chelsea.

Although nothing has been made official between the two clubs, the Premier League giants are expecting Benfica to release the player today itself. Enzo Fernandez must be preparing for his medical in Lisbon, where officials from Chelsea still negotiate a deal for the Argentine. Chelsea ended discussions with the midfielder earlier this month due to monetary issues. Though it looks like they are ready to bring the midfielder to London at all costs.

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According to SkySports, the deal is on the verge of completion as members from both clubs are working on the agreement as time passes by. The Premier League club has agreed to pay a £105 million release clause for the 22-year-old. Graham Potter would be hopeful ahead of Enzo Fernandes’ signing after Jorginho left Stamford Bridge for Arsenal.

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Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has been on a spending spree ever since he took over the club. The Blues are adamant about signing new players till the last second. It will be exciting to see whether they can seal this last-minute deal or not.

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Enzo Fernandes’ FIFA World Cup heroics

Enzo Fernandes during the 2022 FIFA World Cup

The 22-year-old midfielder introduced himself to the world on the biggest stage of football. Enzo Fernandez won his first-ever FIFA World Cup trophy in Qatar. He was instrumental during Argentina’s World Cup campaign and produced solid performances in the midfield. He even became the second youngest Argentine player ever to score a FIFA World Cup goal after Lionel Messi.

Enzo Fernandez scored his first and only international goal against Mexico during the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He was also named the ‘best young player of the tournament’ after giving back-to-back impressive performances for his country.

Enzo Fernandes is set to start a new chapter of his professional football career. His profile fits in Chelsea’s system as they require a deep ball-playing midfielder who can carry the ball forward. How do you think Enzo Fernandes’ time in the Premier League will end?

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