Manchester City pursue Enzo Fernandez and Cody Gakpo before transfer window closes

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Manchester City pursue Enzo Fernandez and Cody Gakpo before transfer window closes
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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.

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  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez conundrum: Why the easiest decision is also the most dangerous one
  • 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — Fernandez delighted to reunite with ‘passionate’ Maresca at Man City
  • 8:06 AMYahoo Sports — Enzo Fernandez joins Man City in £125m record deal, hails club “built for success” and targets more trophies
  • 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Fernandez 'didn't hesitate' over record Man City move
  • 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
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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...

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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.

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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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