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Chelsea sets £120m deadline for City to buy Fernández

8/12/2026

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Chelsea set a deadline of 5 p.m. GMT on Friday for Manchester City to meet a £120 million valuation for Enzo Fernández, confirmed to his agent in May.
Manchester City have expressed interest in Fernández but have not lodged a bid since the summer transfer window opened.
Barcelona’s €60 million (£51 million) offer for Rodri matches City’s valuation for the 30-year-old midfielder as City are reportedly targeting Fernández as replacement despite a £120 million price.

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Chelsea set a deadline of 5 p.m. GMT on Friday for Manchester City to meet a £120 million valuation for Enzo Fernández, confirmed to his agent in May.
Manchester City have expressed interest in Fernández but have not lodged a bid since the summer transfer window opened.
Barcelona’s €60 million (£51 million) offer for Rodri matches City’s valuation for the 30-year-old midfielder as City are reportedly targeting Fernández as replacement despite a £120 million price.