Benfica boss Roger Schmidt is confident Enzo Fernandez won’t leave the Portuguese club for Chelsea this month.

Chelsea failed to agree a deal for the Argentina international earlier this month but are planning a renewed push for him before the January window closes having maintained close contact with his agent in recent weeks.

Benfica are adamant he will not leave for less than his £106million release clause.

Asked if he was confident of Fernandez staying, Schmidt said: “Yes. When you see Enzo playing for Benfica you see a very happy player, in great shape.

“He’s not thinking about anything else. I’m not expecting to lose any of our regulars, and that’s why I see very focused players and I hope this stays that way.”