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'We cannot prevent it': Roger Schmidt admits Benfica are prepared to lose World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez if his release clause is met - as Chelsea 'make British-record £105m offer' for the Argentine star

Benfica boss Roger Schmidt has admitted they cannot prevent Chelsea target Enzo Fernandez leaving if a club is willing to pay the World Cup winner's release clause.

Chelsea have been desperate to sign the 22-year-old throughout the January window and, having been met with resistance, the Blues are now confident they will get a deal over the line after reportedly launching a £105m bid.

The Blues had an offer of around £75m plus bonuses rejected for Fernandez earlier in the month. They then saw a bid of £112m - £6m more than his release clause - rejected as it was structured to be paid in three instalments totalling £37.