Man City eyes Enzo Fernández as Chelsea holds firm at €120M

Manchester City's leadership firmly believes in the signing of Enzo Fernández, Chelsea's attacking midfielder. According to the latest information reported by talkSPORT, the player has even expressed his desire to join the Citizens to his current club.

  On the Stamford Bridge side, they remain unyielding: Chelsea is demanding a transfer fee of £120 million (around €140 million) to let go of their Argentine international. The discussions between the two clubs are therefore ongoing, without any concrete progress at the moment. Xabi Alonso, Chelsea's manager, even dodged the question this Thursday, August 27, 2026, refusing to confirm or deny a possible departure of his star player.

A midfielder coveted by the biggest clubs

Enzo Fernández, 23, is one of the most sought-after midfielders in European football. His profile, combining technique, game vision, and scoring ability, makes him a prime target for several European clubs. Manchester City, already in contact with Chelsea, is banking on him to strengthen their midfield following the departures of Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne. The Citizens are not the only ones interested in the Argentine midfielder. Other European clubs, particularly in Italy and Spain, are also eyeing his profile. However, in London, Chelsea is determined to take advantage of this situation to bolster its finances, as the club is in the midst of a financial reconstruction.

Other movements in English football

While the Fernández affair monopolizes attention, other transfers are stirring up the summer transfer window. Nottingham Forest has submitted a £22 million bid for Crystal Palace's full-back, Daniel Munoz, according to the Daily Mail. Meanwhile, Aston Villa has sent a delegation to Milan to negotiate the loan of Rafael Leão, who is also of interest to Galatasaray. Liverpool's midfielder Harvey Elliott is being courted by Napoli and Lazio, while Newcastle has been contacted by Napoli regarding a potential loan deal for Nick Woltemade. Hull City is trying to convince Toby Collyer to return after his stint with the Tigers. Finally, Manchester United will adapt its kit to comply with Premier League rules before the weekend. In Scotland, Rangers could see Amario Cozier-Duberry sign a new contract with Brighton before being loaned out. Celtic, on the other hand, is considering signing Sam Johnstone, Wolves' experienced goalkeeper, following their elimination in the Champions League. Abroad, Hiroshima is close to signing Kusini Yengi, Aberdeen's striker, while St Mirren has recorded a financial gain from Miguel Freckleton's qualification for the Champions League with LASK.