Maresca avoids comment on Fernandez as Chelsea's deadline approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Chelsea faces a looming 5pm deadline for bids on midfielder Enzo Fernandez, with little activity reported. Manager Enzo Maresca, crucial to the speculation surrounding Fernandez's potential move to Manchester City, has remained tight-lipped. He reiterated his stance that it is inappropriate to discuss players not affiliated with his team. In other developments, signs indicate that Nicolas Jackson may remain at Chelsea, while Benoit Badiashile's transfer to Napoli is reportedly progressing.
- •Chelsea set a 5pm deadline for bids on Enzo Fernandez.
- •Enzo Maresca declines to comment on Fernandez's future.
- •Maresca emphasizes respect for players from other clubs.
- •Nicolas Jackson's future at Chelsea appears more stable.
- •Benoit Badiashile's move to Napoli is nearing completion.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Maresca refuses to answer Enzo question as hours slip away to deadline
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