World cup victory turns young star to premier League most wanted - Benfica Manager Roger Has made a clear statement over Enzo's transfer choice.

 World cup victory turns young star to premier League most wanted - Benfica Manager Roger Has made a clear statement over Enzo's transfer choice.

Benfica manager Roger Schmidt has hinted Enzo Fernandez wants to leave Benfica with Chelsea prepared to pay his huge release clause in January.

Manchester United and Liverpool are both eager to sign the Argentina international following his country’s World Cup success in Qatar.

Both clubs have held talks with Benfica over a move but the Portuguese giants have been adamant the midfielder will stay unless his €120million (£106m) release clause is met.  Chelsea entered the fray this week have informed Fernandez’s representatives and Benfica president Rui Costa that they are ready to pay that fee in full to land the 21-year-old star.  Fernandez has just returned to Lisbon following Argentina’s celebrations with Benfica resuming their campaign against Braga on Friday.

Speaking ahead of that game, Benfica boss Schmidt was asked if had pleaded with Fernandez to remain at the club until the end of the season.

While remaining coy on the subject, Schmidt appeared to suggest both he and the club had a major decision to accept.