Premier League
Manchester City has submitted a formal offer of 120 million euros to Chelsea to secure the signing of Enzo Fernández, a 25-year-old midfielder, today. The Argentine's signing is a direct request from Enzo Maresca. fichajes.net/en/teams/manchester-city.html
Having reached a prior contractual agreement with the Argentine player, the Manchester leadership aims to finalize the operation before the deadline set by the London directive for Friday, August 14, at 17:00, by which they demand the payment of 120 million pounds (139 million euros).
The gap between Manchester City's proposal and Stamford Bridge's aspirations
The 120 million euros proposal sent by the top brass of Manchester City responds to Enzo Maresca's direct request, who is pushing the sports management to bring in the Argentine international before the season kicks off. However, the initial offer falls 19 million euros short of the valuation stipulated by the blues' board.
The 25-year-old midfielder has a contract with Chelsea until June 2032. The London club's executives refer to the 120 million pounds to approve the transfer of their captain, although Etihad Stadium's management trusts that the seller's financial demands can be adjusted during the negotiation process.
The Enzo Maresca factor and the terms of the contractual agreement
Maresca plays a key role in the operation by pointing to Fernández as the priority profile to restructure the team's midfield. Additionally, the Argentine international has already approved the salary terms and contract duration offered by the Manchester entity.
The Chelsea's board has not yet issued an official response to the 120 million euros proposal, but maintains the deadline set for this Friday at 17:00. If an economic understanding is not reached between both clubs before the deadline, the London leadership will definitively conclude the discussions.
Manchester City's sports management is considering increasing the economic proposal before 17:00 on Friday, August 14, 2026, aiming to align with the financial demands of the London club. Should Manchester City match the offer of the 139 million euros required, Fernández will receive authorization to travel to Manchester, undergo a medical examination, and formalize his transfer before the weekend.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Primera oferta por Enzo Fernández
