Chelsea have made an offer for Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes.
The offer is thought to be for an 18 month loan with an obligation to buy for 55m, provided he plays in at least 50 per cent of the games during the loan spell.
West Ham United’s latest offer is for an 18 month loan with an obligation to buy for 33m – the percentage of games to trigger the obligation is less than Chelsea’s.
The decision will rest with Benfica and the player.