Manchester City pursue Enzo Fernandez and Cody Gakpo before transfer window closes
38 sources • 7 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Manchester City are evaluating squad changes as the summer transfer window approaches its conclusion. The club has opened discussions with Liverpool regarding a potential deal for attacker Cody Gakpo, with an £85 million offer reportedly under consideration. Concurrently, Enzo Fernandez has been linked to a transfer to the Etihad Stadium following his absence from Chelsea's match against Brighton on Sunday. Manager Enzo Maresca faces pressure to restructure his roster following several departures earlier this summer, including Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Nico Gonzalez, and Tijjani Reijnders. Elsewhere, Everton are in talks to bring Jack Grealish back on a loan agreement. The England international, who spent last season at Goodison Park, prefers a return to Everton over an offer from Aston Villa. Finalizing these moves remains complex as clubs negotiate contract terms and replacement options before the deadline.
- •Manchester City initiated talks with Liverpool to sign Cody Gakpo for approximately £85 million.
- •Enzo Fernandez is linked to Manchester City after missing Chelsea's recent match against Brighton.
- •Everton are pursuing a loan deal for Jack Grealish to return to the club.
- •Manchester City's squad has seen the departures of Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Nico Gonzalez, and Tijjani Reijnders.
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- 12:49 AMYahoo Sports — Deadline day: Enzo Fernandez makes £125m Manchester City move
- 12:33 AMYahoo Sports — Man City complete £125 million signing of Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea
- 11:12 PMThe Guardian Sport — Fernández completes record-equalling £125m move from Chelsea to Manchester City
- 10:40 PMESPN — Man City sign Enzo Fernández from Chelsea for joint-record fee - ESPN
"Midfielder reunited with former manager Maresca Chelsea’s move for Monaco’s Camara falls through Manchester City have equalled the British transfer record with a £125m deal to sign Enzo Fernández from Chelsea, who were left raging after their attempts to replace the Argentina midfielder were dashed by Monaco reneging on an agreement to sell Lamine Camara last night. On a day of twists and turns, City emerged in a strong position after they bolstered their attack by signing Iliman Ndiaye from Everton for up to £65m and landed one of Enzo Maresca’s biggest targets on a five-year deal. Chelsea held out for a huge fee for Fernández and it seemed they were going to find a replacement for him as the transfer window drew to a close. Continue reading...
"Enzo Fernandez missed Chelsea's win over Brighton on Sunday and his future is under increasing uncertainty, having been linked with a big-money move to Manchester City. Enzo Maresca worked with the Argentina midfielder at Chelsea and needs to bolster his ranks following the departures of Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Nico Gonzalez and Tijjani Reijnders this summer. City have opened talks with Liverpool about signing attacker Cody Gakpo and the Netherlands international is open to the move.
"Chelsea have agreed to sell midfielder Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City for £125 million ($169 million) as Mykhailo Mudryk and Tosin Adarabioyo prepare to make deadline-day moves to rivals Tottenham Hotspur. With the 11pm (2200 GMT) deadline fast approaching, the Press Association understands a British record-equalling deal has been struck to take the Argentina international to the Etihad Stadium.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 4:05 PMChelsea’s Enzo Fernandez conundrum: Why the easiest decision is also the most dangerous one
Chelsea face a huge conundrum – selling Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City makes financial sense but could solve the rival’s biggest problem.Chelsea are approaching the final weeks of the transfer ...
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 2:10 PMFernandez delighted to reunite with ‘passionate’ Maresca at Man City
Enzo Fernandez has said he is delighted to reunite with former Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca at Manchester City.Fernandez became City’s record signing on transfer deadline day after completing a £125m...
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 8:06 AMEnzo Fernandez joins Man City in £125m record deal, hails club “built for success” and targets more trophies
Enzo Fernandez has said he has joined a club built for success after signing for Manchester City in a £125m deal.Fernandez completed his move from Chelsea on deadline day, in a transfer that equals t...
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 3:01 PMFernandez 'didn't hesitate' over record Man City move
Enzo Fernandez said he "didn't hesitate for a second" when Manchester City made contact in his first interview since joining the club for a British record-equalling transfer fee of £125 million ($169 million).The 25-year-old joined Chelsea from Benfica in January 2023 for a then-British record fee of £107 million.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 12:49 AMDeadline day: Enzo Fernandez makes £125m Manchester City move
Manchester City have equalled the British transfer record by signing Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez for £125 million ($169 million) at the end of a dramatic deadline day in the Premier League. From title contenders to relegation candidates, teams across the division spent big to bolster their squads before summer window closed at 11 pm (2200 GMT) on Tuesday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 12:33 AMMan City complete £125 million signing of Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea
Manchester City have completed the signing of Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for a joint British record fee of £125 million ($169 million). The Argentina midfielder's arrival follows hot on the heels of the signing of Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye for £65 million.
- The Guardian SportSep 1, 2026, 11:12 PMFernández completes record-equalling £125m move from Chelsea to Manchester City
Midfielder reunited with former manager Maresca Chelsea’s move for Monaco’s Camara falls through Manchester City have equalled the British transfer record with a £125m deal to sign Enzo Fernández from Chelsea, who were left raging after their attempts to replace the Argentina midfielder were dashed by Monaco reneging on an agreement to sell Lamine Camara last night. On a day of twists and turns, City emerged in a strong position after they bolstered their attack by signing Iliman Ndiaye from Everton for up to £65m and landed one of Enzo Maresca’s biggest targets on a five-year deal. Chelsea held out for a huge fee for Fernández and it seemed they were going to find a replacement for him as the transfer window drew to a close. Continue reading...
- ESPNSep 1, 2026, 10:40 PMMan City sign Enzo Fernández from Chelsea for joint-record fee - ESPN
Manchester City have signed Argentine World Cup winner Enzo Fernández from Chelsea for a Premier League record-equaling £125 million ($169m) fee.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 10:03 PMDeadline day: Man City agree joint British record Enzo Fernández move
Chelsea have agreed to sell midfielder Enzo Fernández to Manchester City for £125 million ($169 million) as Mykhailo Mudryk made a deadline-day move to rivals Tottenham. With the 11 pm (2200 GMT) deadline fast approaching, the Press Association understands a British record-equalling deal has been struck to take the Argentina international to the Etihad Stadium.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 8:03 PMDeadline day: Man City agree joint British record Enzo Fernandez move
Chelsea have agreed to sell midfielder Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City for £125 million ($169 million) as Mykhailo Mudryk and Tosin Adarabioyo prepare to make deadline-day moves to rivals Tottenham Hotspur. With the 11pm (2200 GMT) deadline fast approaching, the Press Association understands a British record-equalling deal has been struck to take the Argentina international to the Etihad Stadium.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 5:07 PMManchester City agree to $169M deal for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez
Manchester City agreed to a $169 million deal for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez. The Argentine midfielder joined the Blues from Benfica in 2023.
- CBS SportsSep 1, 2026, 4:49 PMEnzo Fernandez to join Manchester City from Chelsea in record-tying $170 million move
The English record-matching move completes a midfield overhaul for City as Enzo Fernandez reunites with Enzo Maresca in a bid to reclaim the Premier League title.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 4:45 PMBREAKING: Chelsea agree deal to sell Enzo Fernandez to Man City for £125m
Chelsea have agreed to sell Enzo Fernandez to Man City after a long summer of negotiations back and forth.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on...
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 4:20 PMMan City agree blockbuster deal to sign Chelsea star Fernandez: reports
Manchester City have agreed to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez in a blockbuster £125 million deal ($167 million) that would equal the British transfer record, according to reports on Tuesday.Enzo Maresca worked with Fernandez at Chelsea before taking charge of City in the close-season after his January exit from Stamford Bridge.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 4:01 PMMan City agree £125m fee for Chelsea's Fernandez
Manchester City agree to pay a British transfer record fee of £125m for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
- BBC SportSep 1, 2026, 3:55 PMMan City agree £125m fee for Chelsea's Fernandez
Manchester City agree to pay a British transfer record fee of £125m for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 3:20 PMReport: Man City push for £120m star as second £65m deal agreed
Manchester City Transfer Deadline Day: Enzo Fernandez, Iliman Ndiaye and What It Means for Maresca’s SquadManchester City have reached that familiar point in a transfer window where the story is abo...
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 8:05 AMWhy have Man City moved for Fernandez now and not in July?
BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club discussed Manchester City's late move for Chelsea's £120m-rated Enzo Fernandez, despite already signing midfielders Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi this summer. As reported by BBC Sport's senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel, Enzo Maresca is keen to reunite with his former player, who is also open to moving to Etihad Stadium.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 7:50 AMMan City have opened talks to complete £120m deadline day move
Enzo Fernandez to Man City: Chelsea Talks Begin Over Major Midfield MoveManchester City have moved into talks with Chelsea over a deal for Enzo Fernandez, with BBC Sport reporting that negotiations ar...
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 4:28 AMManchester City, Chelsea in talks at last over potential Enzo Fernández deal — reports
Here we still could go
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 10:15 PMClubs set for key Fernanez talks
Manchester City have opened talks with Chelsea in their bid to sign midfielder Enzo Fernandez. In what is set to be one of the key narratives on transfer deadline day, City have set the wheels in motion towards what would be one of the most expensive deals of the summer. It is understood Chelsea want a minimum of £120m for Fernandez and talks are under way as both clubs negotiate a price.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 9:38 PMMan City open talks with Chelsea over Fernandez move
Manchester City open talks with Chelsea in their bid to sign Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
- BBC SportAug 31, 2026, 9:20 PMMan City open talks with Chelsea over Fernandez move
Manchester City open talks with Chelsea in their bid to sign Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 8:53 PMMan City open talks to sign Fernandez - Tuesday gossip
Manchester City open talks with Chelsea to sign Enzo Fernandez, Arsenal explore move for Malick Fofana, Gunners also still interested in signing Julian Alvarez, plus more.
- BBC SportAug 31, 2026, 8:10 PMMan City open talks to sign Fernandez - Tuesday gossip
Manchester City open talks with Chelsea to sign Enzo Fernandez, Arsenal explore move for Malick Fofana, Gunners also still interested in signing Julian Alvarez, plus more.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 8:05 PMPerhaps the least surprising move of the summer has finally been made by Manchester City
For the past week, it has been reported that Manchester City would eventually move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez. However, as the summer transfer window deadline approached, no bid or reports ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 10:11 AMBusy end to the window at Man City?
Enzo Fernandez missed Chelsea's win over Brighton on Sunday and his future is under increasing uncertainty, having been linked with a big-money move to Manchester City. Enzo Maresca worked with the Argentina midfielder at Chelsea and needs to bolster his ranks following the departures of Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Nico Gonzalez and Tijjani Reijnders this summer. City have opened talks with Liverpool about signing attacker Cody Gakpo and the Netherlands international is open to the move.
- Sky Sports—Man City sign Fernandez in British-record-equalling deal
Manchester City have signed Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for a joint-British-record fee of £125m.
- Sky Sports—Man City agree £125m deal to sign Chelsea's Fernandez
Manchester City have agreed a deal with Chelsea to sign Enzo Fernandez for £125m.
- Sky Sports Football—Man City open talks with Chelsea to sign Fernandez
Manchester City have opened direct club-to-club talks with Chelsea to sign Enzo Fernandez, according to Sky in Italy.
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