What happened. Chelsea have set an unofficial deadline of Friday to sell Enzo Fernandez for £120 million, as they look to balance the books before the season starts.

Blues want Alonso to have a full week of preparation before Fulham clash.
Club sources expect Fernandez to stay beyond the deadline.
Transfer window closes next month, but Friday is key.

If not sold by Friday, Fernandez likely remains at Chelsea for the new season.

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