Man City plans bid for Fernandez despite missed Chelsea deadline

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Man City plans bid for Fernandez despite missed Chelsea deadline
Summary

Manchester City is preparing to make a bid for Enzo Fernandez despite not meeting Chelsea's recent transfer deadline. City's target for a mid-season revamp comes after the sales of Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders. Meanwhile, Arsenal opts to loan out Ethan Nwaneri instead of a permanent transfer, and rumors suggest that Jack Grealish is in negotiations regarding his future with Everton. Other potential signings mentioned for City include Roma's Manu Kone.

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  • Man City intends to bid for Enzo Fernandez soon
  • Chelsea's transfer deadline has already passed
  • Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders have been sold
  • Arsenal prefers a loan move for Ethan Nwaneri
  • Man City also considering Manu Kone as a signing
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