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Talks regarding the blockbuster transfer of Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea to Manchester City are on, and it\u2019s Enzo Maresca who is key in this story.<\/p>\n
Fernandez<\/strong> cost a whopping \u00a3106.8m when bought from Benfica three-and-a-half years ago. Eyebrows were raised at the size of the fee, though the Argentine has slowly but surely justified that lofty price tag the longer he\u2019s stayed at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n In truth, it\u2019s either he or Joao Pedro who have been Chelsea\u2019s player of the season this year. Fernandez has returned impressive figures of 15 goals and seven assists from midfield.<\/p>\n And per a recent report from Mark<\/em>incoming Chelsea boss, Xabi Alonso, has chosen Fernandez as one of five current stars he aims to build around once he\u2019s at the helm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Yet according to a remarkable update from Sky Germany\u2019s<\/em> Florian Plettenberg, Fernandez\u2019s future could lay in the north west of England.<\/p>\n \u201cEnzo Fernandez is one of Manchester City\u2019s desired transfer targets for the summer,\u201d stated Plettenberg<\/em>. \u201cStrongly wanted by Enzo Maresca.<\/p>\n \u201cInitial talks behind the scenes have already taken place. The two Enzos share a top and very trusting relationship.\u201d<\/p>\n Fernandez previously played under Maresca<\/strong> during the Italian\u2019s time at Chelsea<\/strong>. Fernandez publicly spoke out against Maresca\u2019s surprise mid-season departure from Chelsea during Liam Rosenior\u2019s reign.<\/p>\n Clearly, Maresca made a big impression on the Argentine, and he wouldn\u2019t mind linking back up with the manager, even if that means leaving Chelsea and joining Man City<\/strong> to do so.<\/p>\n Maresca is the chosen one at City and will fill the void vacated by legendary boss, Pep Guardiola.<\/p>\n Guardiola\u2019s exit from City was officially confirmed on Friday<\/strong>. The club will build a statue to honour the Spaniard, and are also renaming their newly-developed north stand after Guardiola.<\/p>\n But as is always the case, all good things come to an end and in Maresca, Man City believe they\u2019ve chosen a manager who can extend their period of dominance in the English game. City won 17 major trophies during the last decade on Guardiola\u2019s watch.<\/p>\n MORE CHELSEA COVERAGE ON F365\u2026 To continue to dominate, a handful of readymade and impactful additions will be required, not least because stalwarts John Stones and Bernardo Silva are leaving via free agency.<\/p>\n In Fernandez Man City would be landing one of the best midfielders in the world and crucially, he\u2019s proven in the Premier League, just as clever January signings Marc Guehi and Antoine Semenyo were.<\/p>\n But of course, any such move will meet resistance from Chelsea, not least because Fernandez is under contract until 2032.<\/p>\n That puts Chelsea in an extremely strong bargaining position, and any potential move will almost certainly cost well in excess of \u00a3100m.<\/p>\n BIG WEEKEND:<\/strong> <\/em>Spurs v Everton, West Ham, Pep Guardiola, Mo Salah, Spygate Final<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\nEnzo Fernandez could join Man City<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/strong>* Chelsea \u2018serious\u2019 about signing \u2018phenomenal\u2019 English midfielder as Enzo Fernandez \u2018replacement\u2019<\/strong>
* Alonso \u2018blocks\u2019 four Chelsea transfers \u2013 but there\u2019s an \u2018increasing belief\u2019 Fernandez will leave<\/strong>
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