Alonso discusses Fernandez's future amid City interest
The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso faced questions about Enzo Fernandez's future following strong links to Manchester City. City is looking to replace Rodri, recently sold to Barcelona, and is reportedly interested in reacquiring Fernandez. Alonso stated that Fernandez, valued at around £120 million, is training well and integrated with the team, but did not confirm whether the midfielder wishes to remain at Chelsea. Alonso, beginning his tenure in the Premier League, noted the team’s preparations ahead of their opening match against Fulham, while Chelsea aims to bounce back from a disappointing previous season, finishing 10th in the Premier League.
- •Enzo Fernandez is linked with a transfer to Manchester City.
- •Chelsea set a deadline of August 14 for offers on Fernandez.
- •Alonso emphasized Fernandez's positive attitude in training.
- •Chelsea is preparing for their first match against Fulham on Monday.
- •Alonso leads Chelsea after a disappointing finish last season.
- 3:50 PMThe Guardian Sport — ‘Enzo is a Chelsea player,’ says Alonso but doesn’t guarantee Fernández’s future
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Alonso won't confirm Fernandez will remain at Chelsea after Man City link
"Midfielder linked with £120m move to Manchester City Chelsea still interested in Bournemouth’s Alex Scott Xabi Alonso has refused to offer any guarantee that Chelsea will hold firm if Manchester City try to sign Enzo Fernández. Fernández’s future remains up in the air and the prospect of him leaving Stamford Bridge has not gone away, even though Chelsea’s unofficial deadline for clubs to make written bids of £120m for the 25-year-old Argentina midfielder has already passed. City, who are also tracking Roma’s Manu Koné, have targeted Fernández as part of their midfield rebuild following Rodri’s move to Barcelona and are weighing up whether to make a move before the transfer window shuts. Continue reading...
"Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso refused to reveal if Enzo Fernandez wants to remain at Stamford Bridge after the Argentina midfielder was strongly linked with Manchester City.Seeking a new midfielder after selling Rodri to Barcelona, City boss Enzo Maresca is believed to be keen on a reunion with Fernandez after their time at Chelsea.
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External links- The Guardian SportAug 20, 2026, 3:50 PM‘Enzo is a Chelsea player,’ says Alonso but doesn’t guarantee Fernández’s future
Midfielder linked with £120m move to Manchester City Chelsea still interested in Bournemouth’s Alex Scott Xabi Alonso has refused to offer any guarantee that Chelsea will hold firm if Manchester City try to sign Enzo Fernández. Fernández’s future remains up in the air and the prospect of him leaving Stamford Bridge has not gone away, even though Chelsea’s unofficial deadline for clubs to make written bids of £120m for the 25-year-old Argentina midfielder has already passed. City, who are also tracking Roma’s Manu Koné, have targeted Fernández as part of their midfield rebuild following Rodri’s move to Barcelona and are weighing up whether to make a move before the transfer window shuts. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 3:01 PMAlonso won't confirm Fernandez will remain at Chelsea after Man City link
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso refused to reveal if Enzo Fernandez wants to remain at Stamford Bridge after the Argentina midfielder was strongly linked with Manchester City.Seeking a new midfielder after selling Rodri to Barcelona, City boss Enzo Maresca is believed to be keen on a reunion with Fernandez after their time at Chelsea.
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