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Chelsea prepare Enzo Fernandez sale to Manchester City

8/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Chelsea are preparing to sell midfielder Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City.
Manchester City have not yet made a direct club-to-club bid for Fernandez, sources say.
Chelsea removed the initial £120 million price tag for Fernandez earlier this month.
Chelsea have identified AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara as a replacement and signed Emiliano Martinez and Honest Ahanor before September 1.

History

Historical Context

In September 2008, Abu Dhabi United Group bought Manchester City for £200 million and set a British record by paying £32.5 million for Robinho. Premier League fees kept rising, highlighted by Chelsea’s £115 million 2021 signing of Romelu Lukaku. That spending pattern fuels today’s pursuit of Enzo Fernandez, as Chelsea drops its £120 million tag while City eyes the midfielder.

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Story summary

Chelsea are preparing to sell midfielder Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City.
Manchester City have not yet made a direct club-to-club bid for Fernandez, sources say.
Chelsea removed the initial £120 million price tag for Fernandez earlier this month.
Chelsea have identified AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara as a replacement and signed Emiliano Martinez and Honest Ahanor before September 1.

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