Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationCaughtOffsideUnverified source· 12 Aug 2026
Man City eye Enzo Fernandez as Rodri replacement
City believe they can land the Chelsea midfielder for around £100m, below his asking price.


E. Fernandez
player
Player
Enzo Fernandez
Current club
Chelsea
Linked club
Manchester City
Reported fee
£100m (below £120m asking price)
What happened. Manchester City are reportedly optimistic they can sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez for around £100m, less than his £120m asking price, to replace Rodri.
- City see Fernandez as a potential replacement for Rodri.
- The fee would be closer to £100m than the £120m Chelsea want.
- Report from TEAMtalk, as cited by CaughtOffside.
A move would depend on Chelsea's willingness to negotiate and City's ability to meet their demands.
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