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Chelsea and Benfica were in talks about a deal for Enzo Fernández again on Monday, but the two sides were unable to reach an agreement.
Chelsea: The Eagles’ president, Rui Costa, has stated that the midfielder will only leave if the club receives a €120 million offer, which is the price listed in his release clause.
Chelsea has made a €120 million bid and insists on paying in installments. According to O Jogo, Jorge Mendes, who is acting as an intermediary, presented this to the Portuguese club.
Costa and Benfica vice-president Luis Mendes were scheduled to attend a Covilh event on Monday, but’returned urgently to Lisbon’ after the Blues sent a proposal. Argentina international did not train yesterday and has been waiting for an opportunity.
According to O Jogo, Benfica has rejected the latest proposal from Graham Potter’s side. There is still time on Tuesday, but Chelsea will need to persuade Costa to proceed.
Costa also cancelled another event to return to Lisbon to discuss the 22-year-future, old’s according to the record. The World Cup champion has informed Benfica of his desire to join Chelsea.
He and his agent applied’strong pressure’ on Benfica, but Costa’resisted’.
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The Eagles’ president wants the €120 million fee paid all at once, while the west London club is willing to pay it in installments. As a result, according to the newspaper, Fernández is “closer to staying” at Benfica.
