Sky journalist Angelo Mangiante has claimed on Twitter that Enzo Fernandez has accepted a contract offer from Chelsea.
Reports have strongly linked the Blues with a move for the Argentina international this month.
The 21-year-old put himself in the shop window to the elite sides after a sensational World Cup showing with Argentina.
After not being originally selected as a starter, he was quickly relied upon to turnaround the South American side’s fortunes after an opening match loss.
A brilliant strike against Mexico perhaps set the tone, with him becoming undroppable as the tournament went on.
He has previously strongly been linked with a move to Liverpool, with their interest also peaking during the festival of football.
Fernandez only wants Chelsea
However, reports in the past few days have claimed that the Blues are extremely close to securing a deal with Benfica this month, seemingly blowing the Reds out of the water/
While things are not quite sorted between the clubs, Mangiante has claimed that Fernandez is completely set on a move to Chelsea, after positive contract talks between the two parties.
He said: “Enzo Fernandez already accepted Chelsea’s contract bid. The deal is advanced. He just wants Chelsea.”
The Blues certainly look as if they could do with a freshen up in midfield.
The position was one in particular where the Blues struggled in on New Years’ Day in the 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest.
There is also still plenty of uncertainty over the futures of first team options Jorginho and N’golo Kante.
While there is more optimism over the Frenchman’s future than his Italian counterpart, there is still a chance both will finish playing at Stamford Bridge when this current season ends.
Fernandez has certainly shown in his very young career that he has the capabilities to be a key player for a big side in the coming years.
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