Enzo Fernández’s future is expected to be resolved soon despite Chelsea’s 17:00 Friday deadline passing without a formal offer from Manchester City.
The situation remains a negotiation, with Manchester City continuing to work on the possibility of signing the Argentina international. Fernández’s personal terms with City are also progressing, while the Premier League club are prepared to make a significant financial commitment for the midfielder.
For Fernández, Champions League football is understood to be a fundamental factor in his decision over his future.
Softfootball reported yesterday that Chelsea’s deadline had passed without Manchester City or any other club submitting a written proposal. The £120 million exit conditions that had been verbally made available to Fernández’s representatives since May are therefore no longer on the table.
Chelsea currently consider Fernández unavailable for £120 million and remain happy to keep him at Stamford Bridge for the 2026/27 season.
However, negotiations remain open, and Manchester City’s determination to pursue the midfielder means the situation could still develop in the coming days.
The operation is also understood to be interconnected with Rodri’s potential move from Manchester City to Barcelona, with developments surrounding both midfielders potentially having an impact on the other transfer.
