{"id":22494,"date":"2026-07-29T03:00:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T03:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=22494"},"modified":"2026-07-29T03:00:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T03:00:29","slug":"enzo-fernandez-bombshell-as-man-city-eye-record-bid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=22494","title":{"rendered":"Enzo Fernandez bombshell as Man City eye record bid."},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"content-main\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!--post-header--><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"post-excerpt left\"><\/p>\n<p>Manchester City monitoring Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez\u2019s situation<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"post-feat-img\" class=\"left relative\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-38.webp\" class=\"attachment- size- wp-post-image\" alt=\"Chelsea\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-38.webp 1200w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-38-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-38-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-38.webp\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1200\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"675\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!--post-feat-img--><\/p>\n<section class=\"social-sharing-top\">\n<p><span class=\"fb-but1\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-facebook-f\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Share<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" onclick=\"window.open('http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=Enzo Fernandez bombshell as Man City eye record bid. -&amp;url=https:\/\/sixsports.in\/enzo-fernandez-bombshell-as-man-city-eye-record-bid\/', 'twitterShare', 'width=626,height=436'); return false;\" title=\"Share This Post\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"twitter-but1\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-x-twitter\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Share<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"whatsapp-but1\"><i class=\"fa fa-whatsapp fa-2\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Share<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"pinterest-but1\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-pinterest-p\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Share<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"email-but\"><i class=\"fa fa-envelope fa-2\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Email<\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!--social-sharing-top--><\/p>\n<div class=\"sx-entity-card\">\n<div class=\"sx-entity-top\">\n<div class=\"sx-entity-logo\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chelsea_fc_logo-1.avif\" alt=\"CHELSEA\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"sx-entity-description\">\n<p>            Full name: Chelsea Football Club Nickname: The Blues Founded: 10 March 1905 Ground: Stamford Bridge Owner: BlueCo Chairman: Todd Boehly Manager: Xabi Alonso League: Premier League Season 2025-26: 10th position Website: chelseafc.com Chelsea Football Club is one of the most\u2026            <a class=\"sx-entity-readmore\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/team\/chelsea\/\"><br \/>\n                Read More about CHELSEA\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez could be at the heart of one of the biggest transfer stories of the summer, with Manchester City keeping a close watch on his situation at Stamford Bridge<strong>.<\/strong> As reported by <strong>TEAMtalk<\/strong>City are considering a move for the Argentine international, while Atletico Madrid are also keeping a close watch on his future.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fernandez remains an important player for the Blues, but his long-term future is still unclear. The report claims the midfielder wanted to leave the club earlier this year, and although Chelsea are not actively looking to sell, they will listen to offers that exceed the \u00a3106.9m they paid Benfica in January 2023.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-manchester-city-keeping-close-watch-on-fernandez\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Manchester City keeping close watch on Fernandez<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Man City are one of the clubs showing serious interest in Fernandez. They are expected to make more changes in midfield before the transfer window closes. Rodri is also linked with a move away, while Mateo Kovacic and Nico Gonzalez are also available for transfer. City have already spent heavily on their midfield rebuild by signing Elliot Anderson for a British-record \u00a3116m. They are also in talks to sign Lille youngster Ayyoub Bouaddi.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enzo Maresca is a long-time admirer of Fernandez and believes there is still room in the squad for another top-class midfielder if the opportunity arises. However, signing both Bouaddi and Fernandez could cost City around \u00a3200m, making it one of the most expensive transfer windows in the club\u2019s history.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-chelsea-standing-firm-over-fernandez-s-future\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chelsea standing firm over Fernandez\u2019s future<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chelsea are not actively pushing Fernandez towards the exit, but they are also not closing the door on a transfer. As reported by <strong>TEAMtalk<\/strong>the Blues paused talks over a new contract after uncertainty grew around the midfielder\u2019s future earlier this year. The report suggest Chelsea are willing to consider offers if they exceed the \u00a3106.9m paid to Benfica in 2023.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chelsea are under no pressure to sell because Fernandez remains tied to a long-term contract. That gives the club the freedom to reject offers that fall below their valuation. As reported by <strong>TEAMtalk<\/strong>any deal for the Argentine could even surpass the \u00a3116m Man City agreed to pay for Elliot Anderson earlier this summer, making Fernandez one of the most expensive players in EPL history.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Enzo Fernandez\u2019s stats for the 2025\/26 season, as per FOTMOB<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tournament<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Appearances<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Assists<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Chances Created<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Premier League<\/td>\n<td>36<\/td>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>68<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>FA Cup<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>EFL Cup<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Champions League<\/td>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Club World Cup<\/td>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" alt=\"Chelsea\" class=\"wp-image-197347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-45.webp 1200w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-45-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-45-768x432.webp 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-45.webp\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-45.webp\" alt=\"Chelsea\" class=\"wp-image-197347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-45.webp 1200w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-45-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-45-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-atletico-madrid-also-keeping-tabs-on-the-situation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Atletico Madrid also keeping tabs on the situation<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Man City are not the only club interested in Fernandez. As reported by <strong>TEAMtalk<\/strong>Atletico Madrid are also considering a move for the Argentine midfielder. Diego Simeone is said to be a long-time admirer of his fellow countryman and would welcome the chance to bring him to the Spanish capital.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chelsea\u2019s asking price remains the biggest obstacle, but Atletico\u2019s financial position could improve before the transfer window closes. An exit for Julian Alvarez would give the Spanish club both the funds and the room in the squad to make a serious offer for Fernandez.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Man City closely monitoring developments and Atletico Madrid ready to act if the right opportunity arises, Fernandez\u2019s future is likely to remain one of the biggest football stories of the summer. Chelsea are in no rush to sell, but if a club matches their huge asking price, the Argentine could be on the move before the window closes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read more: Nicolas Jackson: Aston Villa make shock Chelsea enquiry<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Also read: Xabi Alonso wants Chelsea to sign Real Madrid duo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read next: John Stones to Arsenal? Saliba blow forces Arteta move<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"after-article-links\" style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:14px;\">Follow the latest updates from <strong>Premier League<\/strong>, <strong>The League<\/strong> and<br \/>\n        <strong>Champions League<\/strong>or explore more<br \/>\n        <strong>Football<\/strong> stories, <strong>Football Teams<\/strong> &#038; <strong>All Football Competitions<\/strong> . Follow more updates on CHELSEA and MANCHESTER CITY. 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