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Man City Makes £100m Bid for Enzo Fernández

8/26/2026

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Man City Bid

Manchester City will make a £100 million opening bid for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández.
Chelsea set a 5 pm August 13 deadline for a £120 million fee, which City missed.
City manager Enzo Maresca named Fernández a priority target to replace departing midfielders.
Enzo Fernández has become unpopular at Stamford Bridge, was booed by fans and omitted from the Fulham lineup.

Summary

Martinez Seeks Transfer

Martinez lifted Villa’s Europa League trophy in May 2026, capping a historic season for the club.
Martinez became the first goalkeeper to win the Yashin Trophy twice.
Martinez logged 256 Villa appearances and kept 60 Premier League clean sheets, second to Mark Bosnich.
After Villa signed Zion Suzuki for about £30 million, Martinez began training alone while seeking a new club.

History

Historical Context

In September 2008 the Abu Dhabi United Group completed a takeover of Manchester City, installing Sheikh Mansour as majority owner. Backed by Abu Dhabi’s ruling family, the club earmarked £500 million for transfers, sparking rapid signings and a 2012 Premier League title that reshaped English football’s financial model and led to the creation of the global City Football Group.

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Man City Bid

Manchester City will make a £100 million opening bid for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández.
Chelsea set a 5 pm August 13 deadline for a £120 million fee, which City missed.
City manager Enzo Maresca named Fernández a priority target to replace departing midfielders.
Enzo Fernández has become unpopular at Stamford Bridge, was booed by fans and omitted from the Fulham lineup.

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