Manchester City pushes €120m bid for Enzo Fernández as Chelsea stalls
El futuro de Enzo Fernández parece estar cada vez más lejos de Chelsea, and Manchester City moves closer to securing his transfer after reaching a pre‑agreement on personal terms, the report says in the coming days as both clubs negotiate the fee.
The Argentine midfielder has reportedly signed a pre‑agreement on wages with his representatives, laying the groundwork for a formal offer that could become one of the market’s biggest moves.
Interest intensifies after Rodri exit
Enzo Maresca has listed the player as a top priority, and the departure of Rodri to Barcelona has accelerated City’s search for a high‑profile midfielder. The Italian coach, who worked with Fernández at Chelsea, has repeatedly urged the club to add him to the new project.
“La intención del conjunto de Manchester es transformar ese entendimiento en una oferta formal,” the source notes, highlighting the club’s intent to convert the wage pre‑agreement into a concrete bid.
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Financial stakes and possible fee
City’s offer could hover around €120 million, a sum that would rank among the most expensive transfers in British football history. Chelsea, meanwhile, is said to value the Argentine at roughly €140 million, though it remains to be seen whether it will negotiate below that figure.
On‑field tension and managerial comments
Fernández entered the 65th minute of Chelsea’s win over Fulham and was booed each time he touched the ball, a reaction that echoed earlier fan displeasure. He later walked straight to the dressing room without greeting teammates, a scene reminiscent of Julián Álvarez’s recent exit.
“My desire is that we know what will happen in the future, but we will see this week,” manager Xabi Alonso said after the match, underscoring the urgency of deciding Fernández’s fate.
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The European transfer window closes on 1 September, and Chelsea still faces fixtures against Luton Town in the Carabao Cup and Brighton in the Premier League, while Manchester City readies a decisive offer that could reshape the Argentine’s future.