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Manchester City prepares to sign Enzo Fernandez after Tijjani Reijnders leaves

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 9:00 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Manchester City prepares to sign Enzo Fernandez after Tijjani Reijnders leaves

Summary

Manchester City is positioning to sign Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea following the imminent transfer of Tijjani Reijnders to Al Qadsiah for £52.1 million. With Reijnders' departure, City aims to fill the midfield void, as head coach Enzo Maresca is keen on adding Fernandez, whom he has worked with before. Chelsea has set a deadline of 5pm tomorrow for bids, demanding £120 million for the World Cup-winning midfielder. City is reportedly taking swift action to meet these demands in order to secure Fernandez’s services.

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By the Numbers

•Tijjani Reijnders is set to join Al Qadsiah imminently.
•Manchester City sold Reijnders for £52.1 million.
•City is preparing a bid for Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea.
•Chelsea demands £120 million with a bid deadline by 5pm tomorrow.
•Enzo Maresca wants to reunite with Fernandez at Manchester City.

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9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Is everything beginning to line up for Manchester City to go big to sign Enzo Maresca’s number-one target?

What they're saying

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It has been a busy day of transfer activity for Manchester City. Tijjani Reijnders is set to complete a move to Saudi Pro League club Al Qadsiah. Fabrizio Romano has reported that City will sell the D...
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