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Manchester City contacts Chelsea over Enzo Fernandez amid transfer talks

4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 4:35 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Manchester City contacts Chelsea over Enzo Fernandez amid transfer talks
Summary

Manchester City has reached out to Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez regarding a transfer, as reported on August 12, 2026. City is looking to strengthen their midfield after Bernardo Silva's departure, but they are unwilling to meet Chelsea's £120 million asking price. Discussions have occurred between Fernandez's agent, Javier Pastore, and City officials, with manager Enzo Maresca expressing interest in the player. Chelsea is reportedly keen to keep Fernandez, who has just resumed pre-season training following the FIFA World Cup, and prefers to settle their squad before the upcoming Premier League match against Fulham on August 24.

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Key Details
  • •Manchester City has contacted Enzo Fernandez for a possible transfer.
  • •Chelsea values Fernandez at £120 million and is unwilling to negotiate.
  • •City is also looking at other midfield options due to potential departures.
  • •Fernandez returned to training after participating in the World Cup.
  • •Chelsea wants stability ahead of their season opener against Fulham.
Latest Updates
  • 4:35 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester City submit bid for Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez, deadline looms large
  • 2:50 PMYahoo Sports — Man City submit £102.5 million bid for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez
  • 10:32 AMThe Guardian Sport — Manchester City target Enzo Fernández but Chelsea’s £120m price tag may be too high
  • 7:50 AMYahoo Sports — Man City make contact over Enzo Fernandez but are not ready to pay £120m asking price
What they're saying
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Midfielder played for Maresca at Stamford Bridge Chelsea believed to be keen on Bournemouth’s Alex Scott Manchester City are targeting Chelsea’s Enzo Fernández as a potential signing though the west London club’s valuation of around £120m may be too high. Chelsea are understood to be intent on that price for the attacking midfielder so any transfer may include add-ons. Enzo Maresca is keen on Fernández after working with him for a season-and-a-half at Chelsea before his tenure ended in January. Continue reading...

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Manchester City have contacted Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez over a potential move, according to transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano.City are aiming to rebuild their midfield following Bernardo Silv...

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Manchester City have submitted a £102.5 million bid for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, according to journalist Cesar Luis Merlo.The offer for the Argentina international was lodged with just over...

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