Chelsea gain edge over signing of footballer Enzo Fernandez

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Braz has even traveled abroad to strike a deal for the midfielder

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Diego Monroig has revealed that Boca Juniors is a target for Benfica

The Argentina star has a €15 million release in his contract at La Bombonera

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Benfica keep an eye on Orkun Koccu and Davide Fratsi as possible replacements

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Chelsea are close to signing a deal for Enzo Fernandez from the start of January

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Chelsea have already signed seven players this January

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