Chelsea set Friday deadline for Enzo Fernandez £120m exit

Chelsea have given Manchester City until Friday to trigger Enzo Fernandez's £120m release clause.

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What happened. Chelsea have set a Friday 5pm deadline for Manchester City to pay Enzo Fernandez's £120m price tag, with the Blues relaxed about the situation.

• Deadline set before Chelsea's Premier League opener against Fulham on August 24.
• Chelsea won't allow rivals to delay transfer moves until the last minute.
• If fee not paid, Fernandez stays at Stamford Bridge for the season.

The deadline is intended to prevent transfer uncertainty from disrupting Alonso's squad preparation.

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