Manchester City have equalled the British transfer record with a £125m deal to sign Enzo Fernández from Chelsea, who were left raging after their attempts to replace the Argentina midfielder were dashed by Monaco reneging on an agreement to sell Lamine Camara last night. On a day of twists and turns, City emerged in a … Read more
Enzo Fernández is about to make a one-way trip across England. Manchester City has reached a deal with Chelsea to sign the 25-year-old midfielder, The Athletic reported on Tuesday morning. Fernández has reportedly been given permission by Chelsea to undergo a medical, with his transfer costing Manchester City €125 million ($169 million) — which ties … Read more
Key events On a day fuelled by a billion rumours, Dominic Booth has kindly boiled them down. Share Jacob Steinberg West Ham are closing on a loan deal for Nottingham Forest centre-back Morato. Soungoutou Magassa is still trying to find a way out of West Ham – Crystal Palace are interested in the former Monaco … Read more
Enzo Maresca has said Manchester City are aiming to add “one or two captains” before the transfer window closes on Tuesday night. This summer, City’s squad has lost the leadership and experience of Bernardo Silva, Rodri, John Stones and Nathan Aké. Maresca has nominated Rúben Dias and Erling Haaland as captains, but wants to add … Read more
Chelsea have been offered Emiliano Martínez and are considering making a bid for the goalkeeper. The club are in talks with Martínez’s camp and are braced for a bid from Manchester City for the World Cup winner’s Argentina teammate Enzo Fernández. Martínez has told Aston Villa he wants to leave but a move to Juventus … Read more
Aston Villa make a move for Jean-Philippe Mateta and Nicolas Jackson, Manchester United eye a promising defender, and Manchester City aren’t ready to give up on signing Enzo Fernandez. Aston Villa have made an offer for Crystal Palace and France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, 29, though it falls well below the London club’s valuation. (The Athletic … Read more
Enzo Fernandez has shown a “really good attitude” since his return to Chelsea, says head coach Xabi Alonso, as speculation over the midfielder’s future continues. Chelsea agreed with Fernandez’s agent Javier Pastore in late May that the Argentina midfielder could leave for £120m, but set a deadline of 14 August for any bids. With last … Read more
Manchester City did not make a £120m bid for Enzo Fernández before Chelsea’s 5pm deadline on Friday but Enzo Maresca still expects a busy end to the transfer window, as the club seek incomings and outgoings. Chelsea, meanwhile, now expect the Argentina midfielder to stay at Stamford Bridge. Maresca takes charge of City for the … Read more
Manchester City begin their season in the Community Shield this weekend – with uncertainty about what their midfield is going to look like for the 2026-27 campaign. City have recruited Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest this summer but look highly likely to lose linchpin Rodri. The Spaniard is wanted by Barcelona, who have made bids … Read more
Manchester City explore Enzo Fernandez move, Arsenal could battle Manchester United for Pio Esposito and Liverpool yet to agree Bradley Barcola fee. Manchester City are exploring a move for Chelsea‘s Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez, 25, with Spain midfielder Rodri, 30, expected to join Barcelona. (Independent, external) Arsenal could battle Manchester United for 21-year-old Italy striker … Read more