Chelsea Sets Deadline for Manchester City Regarding Enzo Fernandez Transfer

Chelsea has set a deadline of Friday at 17:00 BST for Manchester City to make an offer for Enzo Fernandez, an Argentine midfielder valued at £120 million. This potential transfer could reunite Fernandez with City manager Enzo Maresca, who previously managed him at Chelsea.

Maresca indicated that immediate transfer activity was unlikely, but City may still pursue Fernandez behind the scenes. The move hinges on City selling midfielder Rodri to Barcelona, as City is not expected to sign Fernandez if Rodri remains.

Rodri, a key player for City, has expressed a desire to return to Spain, with Barcelona's initial bid falling short of City's asking price. The transfer dynamics between Rodri and Fernandez are interlinked, and if City proceeds with the sale of Rodri, it could pave the way for a bid for Fernandez before the transfer deadline on September 1.