Manchester City could make late move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez
Manchester City is reportedly preparing a late move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez. This potential transfer could become a significant deal in the Premier League summer window, with reports indicating that Fernandez is open to joining the Manchester club.
According to various reports, City’s interest in Fernandez has intensified, and the club is now expected to submit a formal offer to Chelsea. Previously, discussions had involved contacts and negotiations, but City is now ready to advance with a serious bid.
Transfer Negotiations Underway
Chelsea has made its stance clear regarding Fernandez, indicating a willingness to sanction his departure if a suitable fee is met. The London club also aims to secure a replacement for the midfielder before the transfer market closes. Chelsea’s valuation for Fernandez is reportedly a key point of discussion, with the club setting his price at £120 million.
Fabrizio Romano, an Italian journalist, has reported that Fernandez has shown a willingness to join City’s project. This development suggests that the Argentine midfielder is receptive to a move, making City one of his prominent options during this transfer window.
Despite earlier interest that did not result in a bid, City has renewed its efforts as the transfer window approaches its conclusion. The club’s readiness to make a move for Fernandez indicates a strong push to secure his services.
Other Transfer Market Activities
In other transfer news, Aston Villa has indicated a willingness to offer Chelsea a package for striker Nicolas Jackson. The future of Ollie Watkins at Aston Villa is also uncertain, with reports suggesting he could earn an annual salary if a deal with Al Hilal is reached.
Aston Villa has also made an offer for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, though this offer reportedly fell short of Palace’s valuation. Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur is nearing significant summer spending, with a potential signing of Omar Marmoush from Manchester City.
Newcastle has launched a bid for Lille winger Matias Fernandez-Pardo. The club has also appointed former defender Paul Dummett to its revamped loans department, which is expected to play a crucial role in the club’s future plans. Brentford is reportedly close to finalising a deal to sign West Ham left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf.
In Scottish football, PAOK is set to compete with Celtic for Ermin Mahmic. Aberdeen is unlikely to pursue its interest in Killian Phillips unless St Mirren significantly reduces its asking price for the player.
Additional reports indicate that Liverpool is considering a third bid for Yankuba Minteh. Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde has reportedly given his agent the go-ahead to negotiate a move to Manchester United. Aston Villa has also made contact with Club Brugge regarding the possible signing of centre-back Joel Ordonez.
Manchester United is reportedly unwilling to sell forward Joshua Zirkzee for less than a certain amount, despite interest from Juventus, Napoli, and Aston Villa. Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti has stated that forward Kenan Yildiz will not be sold to Arsenal. Barcelona is downplaying reports linking them with a move for Sporting centre-back Goncalo Inacio.
Sporting head coach Rui Borges did not rule out a move for Inacio to either Barcelona or AC Milan after the player was left out of the starting lineup in a recent victory. RB Leipzig has reportedly reached a verbal agreement with AC Milan to re-sign forward Christopher Nkunku on a season-long loan with an option to buy.
Source: skysports.com
