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Chelsea are not willing to part ways with either Enzo Fernandez or Moises Caicedo despite previous interest from Real Madrid according to reports.

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The Blues spent a then British transfer record to sign both players from Benfica and Brighton respectively in the January and summer windows of 2023.

Both Fernandez and Caicedo have gone on to establish themselves as key players in the project, and were a big part of the side which won both the Club World Cup and the Conference League last season.

Chelsea not willing to part ways with Fernandez and Caicedo

Fernandez is the top scoring midfielder in the league this season with eight goals, but has been linked with both PSG and Real Madrid.

Caicedo has arguably been one of, if not the best midfielder in the league over the last 18 months, and it’s thought both he and Fernandez are looking for new deals.

Fernandez and Caicedo are key players for Chelsea. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

As is the case with top players the likes of Real Madrid are said to have been sniffing around, but TEAMtalk have reported the Spanish giants are likely to explore alternative targets.

The report adds sources say both are settled at Stamford Bridge and aren’t looking for a move, whilst Chelsea are showing no willingness to negotiate for either player.

Chelsea want new midfielder in the summer

Whilst the Blues look set to keep hold of Fernandez and Caicedo, they are said to be looking for another midfielder to help ease the burden on the duo.

Chelsea have been linked with both Adam Wharton and Elliot Anderson, but are likely to face fierce competition from other clubs.

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