Chelsea target is top 30% in Premier League for chances created and defensive contributions
Chelsea are reportedly interested in West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, who has performed well statistically despite his team's struggles in the Premier League. He ranks in the top 30% of league midfielders for both chances created and defensive contributions this season. Fernandes, a recent Portugal international, is seen as a potential replacement for Enzo Fernandez if the latter transfers to Real Madrid.
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