The signing of Enzo Fernández for Manchester City heats up

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Enzo Fernández, a 25-year-old midfielder, is once again getting closer to the exit door at Chelsea in this transfer market after being left out of the squad against Luton. Manchester City is considering making an offer before the market closes, with the London club valuing the Argentine around £120 million.

The player's absence in the Carabao Cup second round has further intensified speculation about his future. Xabi Alonso decided to exclude Fernández from the match on August 27th, despite having indicated a day earlier that he expected to have him available.

Enzo Fernández once again under scrutiny at Chelsea

The coach explained after the 2-0 victory over Luton that the decision was purely tactical, as he needed to rotate minutes among other squad members. Alonso also praised the Argentine's attitude in training and left open the possibility of his involvement in the upcoming Premier League match against Brighton.

However, the market context makes every decision regarding Enzo Fernández significant. The player had already signaled his intention to consider leaving Stamford Bridge before the summer and was suspended for two matches at the end of the previous season after publicly raising doubts about his future.

His contract situation gives Chelsea leverage to negotiate from a position of strength. Fernández joined from Benfica in January 2023 for around £107 million and still has six years remaining on his contract, prompting the club to value his exit at around £120 million.

Manchester City considers making an offer

Manchester City has Enzo Fernández on its list of objectives to strengthen the midfield. Enzo Maresca is familiar with the Argentine from their time working together in London and sees his signing as one option to bolster the midfield before the transfer window closes.

Additionally, City has flexibility following several summer transactions. The club received £65.4 million for Rodri, who was sold to FC Barcelona, and another £51 million for Tijjani Reijnders, while Nico González is also poised to depart for Newcastle for a fee close to £50 million.

The relationship between the two clubs introduces another factor into the negotiation, which would require a substantial investment. Chelsea had set a price close to £120 million in August to consider the sale of the World Cup champion with Argentina.

Chelsea explores alternatives to Enzo

Maresca's team is also considering other options for the position. Manu Koné from Roma and Alex Scott from Bournemouth have emerged as potential targets for the club, which has already brought in young Ayyoub Bouaddi this summer to reinforce the midfield.

Chelsea's next game against Brighton will reveal whether Enzo Fernández returns to Alonso's plans after his absence in the Carabao Cup. Meanwhile, Manchester City has the remaining days of the transfer market to decide whether to translate their interest into an offer that could match the £120 million mark, potentially unlocking one of the major deals in the Premier League.

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