New price of Enzo Fernández

Chelsea has set the final price at 140 million pounds (164 million euros) to authorize the transfer of Enzo Fernández to Manchester City before the summer transfer window closes. The Argentine remains the main request of Maresca.

After the previous deadline set by the Stamford Bridge board to receive a proposal of 120 million pounds expired, the board led by Xabi Alonso has increased the operation by an additional 20 million pounds to prevent the departure of the 25-year-old midfielder before the market closes.

Chelsea's Economic Demands and Xabi Alonso's Stance

According to The Telegraph, the Chelsea hierarchy believes that transferring the Argentine international two weeks before the market closes would hinder the search for a replacement in the midfield. The club demands strict payment of the 140 million pounds and guaranteed cash payment terms to authorize the sale to the Manchester team.

Alonso's project for the 2026/2027 season includes the 25-year-old player in rotation, despite the boos he received from a section of the fans after coming on as a substitute in the friendly against Real Sociedad. The sports management trusts in reintegrating the player into regular dynamics if the buying club does not meet the stipulated demands.

Manchester City's Plan After Rodri's Sale

The interest of Manchester City is a direct response to Enzo Maresca's request to fill the void left by Rodri, transferred to FC Barcelona for 76.5 million euros. Alongside the scenario involving the Argentine, the Manchester entity is progressing in the signing of the young Ayyoub Bouaddi to restructure the midfield.

Chelsea has already completed the signings of Morgan Rogers, Maxence Lacroix, Marco Palestra, Geovany Quenda, Valentín Barco, and Jordan Henderson in this transfer window. The institutional stance in London is definitive: if a proposal for 140 million pounds is not formalized, the squad will remain closed.

Manchester City executives will evaluate over the next 48 hours whether to make a formal proposal for the required 140 million pounds. If the Manchester entity refuses to match this amount, Chelsea will conclude the discussions and confirm the player's stay for the start of the official competition.

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