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Chelsea sells Enzo Fernández to Man City for £125m

9/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Chelsea sold midfielder Enzo Fernández to Manchester City for £125 million, leaving a midfield gap.
Chelsea thought they secured Lamine Camara for £47 million, but the deal collapsed minutes before the deadline.
Chelsea’s primary January target to replace Fernández is Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott.
Chelsea hopes injured midfielder Moises Caicedo returns before the Saturday Hull match at 15:00 BST.

History

Historical Context

In 2009 Real Madrid broke the transfer record by paying £80 million for Cristiano Ronaldo, a deal negotiated by president Florentino Pérez and agent Jorge Mendes that eclipsed previous Premier League fees. That landmark transaction sparked a wave of blockbuster swaps, and today Chelsea’s £125 million pursuit of Enzo Fernández and interest in Alex Scott echo the market’s shift toward multi-hundred-million signings.

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Story summary

Chelsea sold midfielder Enzo Fernández to Manchester City for £125 million, leaving a midfield gap.
Chelsea thought they secured Lamine Camara for £47 million, but the deal collapsed minutes before the deadline.
Chelsea’s primary January target to replace Fernández is Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott.
Chelsea hopes injured midfielder Moises Caicedo returns before the Saturday Hull match at 15:00 BST.

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