Chelsea could finally solve striker woes as Enzo Fernandez plays agent in bid to complete ex-team-mate transfer
CHELSEA midfielder Enzo Fernandez is trying to convince Paulo Dybala to join him at Stamford Bridge.
Fernandez, 22, sealed a blockbuster £107million transfer from Benfica to West London at the beginning of the year.
But while he impressed in midfield, Chelsea continued to struggle as they finished a dismal 12th in the Premier League table.
One of their major issues throughout the campaign was the lack of a focal point in attack.
Now that could be set to change as Fernandez is attempting to bring fellow Argentine Dybala – who he has played with at international level – to the club.
Speaking to ESPN Argentina, the World Cup winner said: “I’ve sent text message to Paulo Dybala telling him to come to Chelsea.
“I hope he comes and joins us, let’s see what happens.”
Roma man Dybala, 29, who only joined the Italian side last year, is being linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this summer, despite his contract running until 2025.
He enjoyed a superb season under Jose Mourinho, contributing 18 goals and eight assists in 38 games.
And Fernandez is not the only Chelsea player attempting to convince Dybala to make the switch.
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Thiago Silva bumped into Dybala at the British Grand Prix over the weekend.
And when the Brazilian then stopped to have a chat to the cameras in the paddock, he told Sky Sports: “I saw Paulo Dybala here, they talk about him at Chelsea. I hope he arrives.
“I’ve talked with him and asked him if he is coming, he answered me, but I can’t say what he told me.”
Yet despite the players’ clamour for Dybala to sign for Chelsea, the fans are less convinced.
They are calling for their club to go for Lyon star Rayan Cherki instead.
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