Chelsea Expects Enzo Fernandez to Stay After Deadline Passes
Chelsea has confirmed that the deadline for clubs to submit bids of £120 million for midfielder Enzo Fernandez has now passed, leading the club to anticipate that the Argentine player will remain with them for the current season.
Manchester City had shown interest in the 25-year-old, who has previously played under the club’s new manager, Enzo Maresca, during his time at Chelsea. The Blues set a clear deadline of 17:00 BST on Friday for any interested parties to make their offers for the player. However, no bids were received by that time, prompting Chelsea to feel optimistic about retaining their vice-captain.
Should a £120 million transfer have occurred, it would have ranked as the fourth largest football transfer in history. Manchester City had already completed a significant signing this summer by acquiring Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson for £116 million.
Reports suggested that a potential transfer for Fernandez was contingent on City selling their Spanish midfielder Rodri, who has been recognized as “officially the best player at the 2026 World Cup” among other accolades, to Barcelona.
More updates will be provided as the situation develops.
Chelsea’s deadline for clubs to bid £120m for midfielder Enzo Fernandez has passed – and they now expect the Argentine to stay at the club this season.
Manchester City have been interested in the Argentina international, who previously played under new City boss boss Enzo Maresca at Chelsea.
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The Blues had told interested parties they had until 17:00 BST on Friday to make an offer for the 25-year-old.
But they are not thought to have received any bids and Xabi Alonso’s side now hope to keep their vice-captain.
A £120m move would be the fourth biggest football transfer ever.
City have already made a big-money midfield signing this summer in Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson for £116m.
A potential deal for Fernandez was thought to rely on City selling Spain midfielder Rodri, officially the best player at the 2026 World Cup among numerous other accolades, to Barcelona.
More to follow.
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