Chelsea are planning 'further talks' with Benfica and Argentina starlet Enzo Fernandez ahead of a potential January move, according to a new update.

The Lowdown: Enzo linked with Chelsea move

In recent days, the Blues have been strongly linked with a move for the 21-year-old, whose reputation has gone through the roof after the 2022 World Cup.

Fernandez won the Best Young Player award at the tournament in Qatar, proving to be a key midfield figure for eventual champions Argentina.

It looks as though the youngster could leave Benfica during the January transfer window and a new update suggests Chelsea are right in the hunt.

The Latest: 'Further talks' expected

According to The Daily Mail, the Blues will 'continue their aggressive approach' to sign Fernandez this month, with 'further talks' planned this week.

Chelsea's owners are 'determined' to give Graham Potter a squad that can fight on all fronts and the Argentine looks like a primary target.

The Verdict: Boehly in overdrive

Todd Boehly is not messing around when it comes to the winter window, already locking up deals for Andrey Santos and David Datro Fofana before David Ornstein revealed this weekend there is also an agreement for Benoit Badiashile.

Fernandez could be another sensational signing by the Blues - Benfica manager Roger Schmidt has called him a 'complete' player and his World Cup performances for Argentina are proof of exactly that, as he averaged 3.1 tackles per game and an 88 per cent pass completion rate.

Granted, the money Chelsea will have to pay will be huge, but they would be signing someone who could dominate their midfield for years to come, adding a much-needed injection of youth in the middle of the park.

With each passing day, the more it feels as though the west Londoners are the favourites to sign Fernandez and a January deal could enhance their top-four hopes hugely.