{"id":3533,"date":"2026-05-03T17:21:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T17:21:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=3533"},"modified":"2026-05-03T17:21:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T17:21:29","slug":"new-man-utd-target-identified-as-enzo-fernandez-talks-scheduled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=3533","title":{"rendered":"New Man Utd target identified as Enzo Fernandez talks scheduled"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p>                                             1 May 2026 22:07 BST                                                                                            <span class=\"article-publish-date__separator\">|<\/span><br \/>\n                                                5 min read                                                                                    <\/p>\n<figure class=\"large-img\">\n                                                <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/81272e58-3e94-4b88-f905-5682d5fa5b00\/w=1200,h=675,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/81272e58-3e94-4b88-f905-5682d5fa5b00\/w=640,h=360,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" alt=\"Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea, 2025\/26\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/81272e58-3e94-4b88-f905-5682d5fa5b00\/w=1200,h=675,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto,q=95\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO <\/figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"author\">\n<figure class=\"author-thumb\">\n                                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"not_specified\" class=\"\" width=\"112\" height=\"112\" alt=\"Tom Weber\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/footballcritic\/tticnnxhimovyjvdrvt8\/w=112,h=112,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/>                                                    <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Friday delivered some massive transfer news as Man Utd shortlisted a new summer target.<\/p>\n<p><center class=\"p-1 light-grey-bg\">Article continues under the video<\/center> <\/p>\n<p>Plus, Chelsea scheduled new talks with Enzo Fernandez and Arsenal discovered a potential advantage in the race to sign Julian Alvarez. There&#8217;s plenty to cover, so let&#8217;s jump right in.<\/p>\n<h2>  Exclusive: Howe sack verdict <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/7e8dd084-b41b-4e2c-0945-9fad8e061f00\/w=1200,h=674,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/7e8dd084-b41b-4e2c-0945-9fad8e061f00\/w=640,h=359,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Eddie Howe\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/7e8dd084-b41b-4e2c-0945-9fad8e061f00\/w=750,h=422,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto,q=95\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Eddie Howe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Newcastle legend Chris Waddle has given his thoughts on Eddie Howe&#8217;s future in an exclusive interview with FootballTransfers.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>  Man Utd eye Diouf <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/36e0909f-5dde-4ae8-f783-183135e6e400\/w=1200,h=674,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/36e0909f-5dde-4ae8-f783-183135e6e400\/w=640,h=359,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"El Hadji Malick Diouf\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/36e0909f-5dde-4ae8-f783-183135e6e400\/w=750,h=422,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto,q=95\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; El Hadji Malick Diouf<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Man Utd have added West Ham left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf to their list of summer targets.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>  Chelsea still keen on Enzo extension <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/9df6b74a-dc14-482d-61d0-100168ddeb00\/w=1200,h=674,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/9df6b74a-dc14-482d-61d0-100168ddeb00\/w=640,h=359,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Enzo Fernandez\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/9df6b74a-dc14-482d-61d0-100168ddeb00\/w=750,h=422,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto,q=95\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Enzo Fernandez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Chelsea still want Enzo Fernandez to sign a new contract and will hold new talks with him this summer.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>  Arsenal&#8217;s Alvarez advantage? <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/57ff295d-56e3-49ca-c8bc-2b25d0a56e00\/w=1200,h=674,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/57ff295d-56e3-49ca-c8bc-2b25d0a56e00\/w=640,h=359,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Julian Alvarez\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/57ff295d-56e3-49ca-c8bc-2b25d0a56e00\/w=750,h=422,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto,q=95\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Julian Alvarez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Arsenal assistant Gabriel Heinze is very enthusiastic about the club&#8217;s interest in compatriot Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>  Liverpool in advanced Wharton talks <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/c9928f73-9d17-4348-e863-9203cf145c00\/w=1200,h=674,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/c9928f73-9d17-4348-e863-9203cf145c00\/w=640,h=359,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Adam Wharton\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/c9928f73-9d17-4348-e863-9203cf145c00\/w=750,h=422,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto,q=95\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Adam Wharton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Liverpool are in advanced talks to sign Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>  Chelsea&#8217;s Pedro price <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/af3044dc-fa4e-4aed-148b-042b4e4edf00\/w=1200,h=674,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/af3044dc-fa4e-4aed-148b-042b4e4edf00\/w=640,h=359,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Jo\u00e3o Pedro\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/af3044dc-fa4e-4aed-148b-042b4e4edf00\/w=750,h=422,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto,q=95\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Joao Pedro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Chelsea have slapped a \u20ac100 million price tag on Joao Pedro in order to fend off interest from Barcelona.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>  Mourinho responds to Real Madrid links <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/76f6ad02-a812-462a-f62a-6ea5ff985a00\/w=1200,h=674,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/76f6ad02-a812-462a-f62a-6ea5ff985a00\/w=640,h=359,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Jose Mourinho\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/76f6ad02-a812-462a-f62a-6ea5ff985a00\/w=750,h=422,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto,q=95\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Jose Mourinho<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Benfica boss Jose Mourinho has broken his silence on his links with the managerial vacancy at Real Madrid.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>  Anderson a &#8220;Rolls-Royce&#8221; <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/f9d46812-f48d-4ff1-8430-fbcb81dcb400\/w=1200,h=674,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/f9d46812-f48d-4ff1-8430-fbcb81dcb400\/w=640,h=359,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Elliot Anderson\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/f9d46812-f48d-4ff1-8430-fbcb81dcb400\/w=750,h=422,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto,q=95\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Elliot Anderson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Man Utd target Elliot Anderson has been hailed as a &#8220;Rolls-Royce&#8221; after his exceptional performance for Nottingham Forest in the Europa League.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>  Fabregas to snub Chelsea? <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/e441ad74-6c87-4a75-d257-6b3682eca800\/w=1200,h=674,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/e441ad74-6c87-4a75-d257-6b3682eca800\/w=640,h=359,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Cesc Fabregas\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/e441ad74-6c87-4a75-d257-6b3682eca800\/w=750,h=422,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto,q=95\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Cesc Fabregas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Cesc Fabregas is believed to be one of the favourites for the Chelsea job, but is the Como boss even interested?<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>  Olise heading to Spain? <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/065af4e6-0b4f-4a3a-90a6-2c87a29ba400\/w=1200,h=674,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/065af4e6-0b4f-4a3a-90a6-2c87a29ba400\/w=640,h=359,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Michael Olise\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/065af4e6-0b4f-4a3a-90a6-2c87a29ba400\/w=750,h=422,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto,q=95\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Michael Olise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Bayer superstar Michael Olise has been strongly linked with Liverpool, but one former Premier League star believes that he could actually be on his way to Spain.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>  Chelsea in Chalobah talks <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/f1373f0d-a5c1-44c0-27e0-2d504233ab00\/w=1200,h=674,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/f1373f0d-a5c1-44c0-27e0-2d504233ab00\/w=640,h=359,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Trevoh Chalobah\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/f1373f0d-a5c1-44c0-27e0-2d504233ab00\/w=750,h=422,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto,q=95\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Trevoh Chalobah<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Chelsea are in contract talks with Trevoh Chalobah.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>The FootballTransfers app<\/h2>\n<p>Check out FootballTransfers&#8217; new app for all of football&#8217;s big storylines, transfer rumours and exclusive news in one convenient place directly on your mobile device.<\/p>\n<p>The FootballTransfers app is available on Google Play and in the Apple App Store. 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