Enzo Fernández has reached a verbal agreement with Manchester City over personal terms, with the midfielder now open to making the move from Chelsea.
We understand the potential transfer remains dependent on a club-to-club agreement, as Manchester City have not yet submitted an official bid for the Argentina international.
Contacts between the clubs are expected to take place soon, with Chelsea holding the key decision over the midfielder’s valuation and the conditions required to sanction his departure.
Fernández could also be out of Chelsea’s squad again this weekend, adding further uncertainty around his immediate situation.
Softfootball previously reported that Fernández had given the green light to a potential move to Manchester City and was receptive to the idea of reuniting with Enzo Maresca.
Maresca knows Fernández well from their time together at Chelsea and is understood to be keen on the possibility of working with the midfielder again at Manchester City.
The situation is now entering a crucial stage, with City expected to make contact and assess Chelsea’s position before deciding whether to formalise their interest with an offer.
Chelsea, meanwhile, will determine the price required for Fernández to leave, with the club previously making clear that any departure would have to be on their terms.
For now, personal terms are agreed, but the transfer cannot progress until Manchester City and Chelsea reach an agreement over the fee.
For City, Fernández would represent another major addition to their midfield as Pep Guardiola looks to maintain the team’s competitiveness across all competitions. His passing range, energy and ability to control games make him an attractive target.
With Fernández open to the move and City preparing their bid, the coming days could be decisive. Chelsea now face a major decision over whether to negotiate or make another strong attempt to keep the Argentine midfielder.
