Benfica president Rui Costa has admitted to DAZN via Alfredo Pedulla that they are willing to let Enzo Fernandez leave in January if his release clause is triggered.
Chelsea have been strongly linked with a move for the 21-year-old in an attempt to strengthen their midfield.
Reports have claimed that the Blues are keen to get the deal done in January in order to beat their fellow elite sides to a deal.
They will likely have focused their attentions on Fernandez off the back of a highly successful World Cup campaign for the young midfielder.
After not starting in the first game of the tournament, he quickly became an essential part of an Argentina side who went on to win the tournament in Qatar.
Benfica willing to let Fernandez leave
The Benfica man was also acknowledged for his personal displays, with him receiving the award for the best young player at the tournament.
Recent reports have claimed that while the Portuguese club were very unwilling to let go of their star player in January.
However, it was also suggested that they were in the knowledge that Chelsea were in a position to activate his release clause.
Costa has now claimed that while their ambition to keep him has not changed, they will not stand in his way for a move if the price tag is met.
He said: “We would not like to sell Enzo Fernandez in January, but we are willing to satisfy the boy in the event of an offer of 120 million euros.“
There will no doubt be a big push in the midfield area at Stamford Bridge, with reports claiming that the Blues could be set to lose both Jorginho and N’golo Kante when their contracts expire at the end of the season.
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