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Manchester City to pay Chelsea £120m for Enzo Fernández

8/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Manchester City are preparing to meet Chelsea's £120 million asking price for Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernández.
Chelsea say they will sell Fernández for the £120 million figure they consider fair.
City funded the pursuit with sales of Rodri to Barcelona and Tijjani Reijnders.
Pep Guardiola prioritized strengthening the deep-lying midfield after Rodri’s departure and also queried Adam Wharton.

History

Historical Context

Manchester United’s 2009 sale of Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid for a record £80 million sparked a surge in Premier League transfer spending. That benchmark set a precedent for today’s market, where Manchester City’s pursuit of Enzo Fernández mirrors the same high-value approach, prompting clubs like Chelsea and managers such as Pep Guardiola to reshape squads around costly midfield reinforcements.

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Story summary

Manchester City are preparing to meet Chelsea's £120 million asking price for Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernández.
Chelsea say they will sell Fernández for the £120 million figure they consider fair.
City funded the pursuit with sales of Rodri to Barcelona and Tijjani Reijnders.
Pep Guardiola prioritized strengthening the deep-lying midfield after Rodri’s departure and also queried Adam Wharton.

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