Premier League 2022/23 : This player could break England’s highest transfer record! Find out

Premier League 202223 This player could break England's highest transfer record! Find out (1)

Chelsea has submitted a £105 million bid for Enzo Fernández in an effort to secure the Benfica midfielder before the deadline on Tuesday night, and the club is prepared to smash the British transfer record in the process.

Chelsea’s primary target is Fernández, and they are hoping their most recent offer will seal a deal. The offer satisfies the buyout provision in the contract for the Argentina international.

Benfica continues to demand Chelsea pay the clause in full, according to sources close to the club. Chelsea, who have spent more than £450 million on players since being acquired by Todd Boehly and Clear lake Capital, may find that to be too much. They suggest paying in six installments.

Fernández, who has informed Benfica that he wants to transfer, would find even that price to be shocking. The 22-year-old, who last month assisted Argentina in winning the World Cup, would surpass Jack Grealish as the most expensive player in English football history.

Grealish was acquired by Manchester City from Aston Villa for £100 million. Romelu Lukaku set a record for Chelsea when he cost £97.5 million to acquire him from Internazionale. Lukaku was returned to Inter on loan last summer.

Conor Gallagher might be forced to think about his future if Fernández shows up. For the midfielder, Everton has made a bid of £40 million plus $5 million in add-ons. Given that Everton is engaged in a relegation battle, it is unlikely that Gallagher would choose to join them despite interest from Newcastle and Crystal Palace.