Maresca targets Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez as Rodri replacement at Man City
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Enzo Fernandez, currently with Chelsea, is reportedly a target for Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca. Sources indicate Fernandez is seen as a dream successor to Rodri, who may leave for Spain. Chelsea reportedly values Fernandez highly and could resist offers, despite his previous hints at wanting a move. Speculation persists regarding his future, especially with a price tag around £120 million. His contributions last season included 10 goals and four assists in the Premier League and three goals and two assists in the Champions League.
- •Maresca views Fernandez as Rodri's successor at Man City.
- •Chelsea values Fernandez highly and may not entertain offers.
- •Fernandez hinted at leaving Chelsea this summer.
- •He scored 10 goals and provided four assists last season.
- •His transfer fee is reportedly around £120 million.
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Man City explore Enzo Fernandez move as Rodri eyes Barcelona
- 7:50 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Man City considering move to sign Chelsea star
- 11:56 AMESPN — Transfer rumors, news: Man City eye Enzo Fernández as Rodri replacement
- 6:25 AMYahoo Sports — Enzo Maresca dreams of Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez replacing Rodri at Man City
"Manchester City are exploring a move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez as they prepare for the possibility of Rodri leaving for Barcelona.The Independent reports that City have begun assessing the...
"Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is a target for Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca. He has hinted at being open to leaving Stamford Bridge this summer.According to Gianluca DiMarzio, the Chelsea star...
"Man City Explore Enzo Fernandez Transfer as Rodri Exit Plans Gather PaceManchester City are assessing the possibility of signing Enzo Fernandez as contingency planning intensifies around Rodri’s exp...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 10:05 AMMan City explore Enzo Fernandez move as Rodri eyes Barcelona
Manchester City are exploring a move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez as they prepare for the possibility of Rodri leaving for Barcelona.The Independent reports that City have begun assessing the...
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 7:50 AMReport: Man City considering move to sign Chelsea star
Man City Explore Enzo Fernandez Transfer as Rodri Exit Plans Gather PaceManchester City are assessing the possibility of signing Enzo Fernandez as contingency planning intensifies around Rodri’s exp...
- ESPNAug 7, 2026, 11:56 AMTransfer rumors, news: Man City eye Enzo Fernández as Rodri replacement
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández has emerged as a main candidate to replace Rodri at Manchester City. Transfer Talk has the latest.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 6:25 AMEnzo Maresca dreams of Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez replacing Rodri at Man City
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is a target for Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca. He has hinted at being open to leaving Stamford Bridge this summer.According to Gianluca DiMarzio, the Chelsea star...
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