Chelsea add Mac Allister and Mudryk to Fernández on list of January targets

Chelsea could hijack move for Arsenal target Mykhailo Mudryk

Fri, 30 Dec, 2022 - 16:52

Fabrizio Romano, Jacob Steinberg and Ed Aarons

Chelsea have identified Brighton & Hove Albion’s Alexis Mac Allister as an alternative to Enzo Fernández if a deal for the Benfica midfielder proves too costly during January, while the west London club could also hijack Arsenal’s bid for the Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhailo Mudryk.

Fernández, who established himself as one of the most exciting young players of his generation when he helped Argentina win the World Cup, has emerged as a key target for Graham Potter as he looks to revamp his midfield. Chelsea have contacted Benfica over a deal for the 21-year-old, who was voted the best young player of Qatar 2022, and hope that acting quickly will help them win the race to sign the midfielder.