Portuguese midfielder Dario Essugo, 21, has also been linked with a loan move after the arrival of Valentin Barco from Strasbourg, but he could be forced to remain at the club due to the uncertain future of Enzo Fernandez. The Portugal U21 international joined Chelsea in June 2025 and his contract runs until 2033. His current market value is €15.00m, according to Transfermarkt.