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Chelsea puts Enzo Fernández on sale for £120 million

9/1/2026

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Summary

Chelsea Lists Fernández

Chelsea have placed midfielder Enzo Fernández on transfer market as talks continue with Manchester City.
Manchester City are reportedly willing to meet Chelsea’s £120 million asking price, potentially breaking the Premier League record.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said the club is preparing for all scenarios regarding Fernández’s future.
Chelsea have signed Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martínez, who debuted in the 4-3 win over Brighton.

Summary

Brighton Dominates

Brighton dominated possession with 74% and recorded 1.49 expected goals.
Chelsea’s possession dropped to 25.6%, the lowest Premier League share since 2003-04.
Chelsea’s passing accuracy fell to 67%, the poorest home-league figure in over 22 years.
João Pedro’s own-goal deflected Pascal Gross’s effort, cutting the lead to one.
Moisés Caicedo was substituted early after sustaining an injury shortly after entering.

History

Historical Context

In 2003 Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich bought Chelsea for £60 million, took on £80 million debt and began a spending spree that would surpass £2 billion on players and finance the £20 million Cobham training centre opened in 2007. That model let the club pay £120 million for Enzo Fernández in 2024, echoing the record-fee culture that also pushed rivals like Manchester City to chase similar bids.

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Chelsea Lists Fernández

Chelsea have placed midfielder Enzo Fernández on transfer market as talks continue with Manchester City.
Manchester City are reportedly willing to meet Chelsea’s £120 million asking price, potentially breaking the Premier League record.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said the club is preparing for all scenarios regarding Fernández’s future.
Chelsea have signed Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martínez, who debuted in the 4-3 win over Brighton.

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