Maresca: City unlikely to sign Fernandez today

Chelsea set a 5pm deadline for Enzo Fernandez's £120m exit, but Maresca doubts City will act.

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What happened. Chelsea have set a 5pm Friday deadline for Enzo Fernandez's sale, with Manchester City linked, but Enzo Maresca says a move is unlikely today.

• Fernandez told Chelsea he wants to leave.
• Xabi Alonso wants Fernandez to stay.
• Maresca is driving City's pursuit.

If no deal by 5pm, Chelsea expect Fernandez to stay, per sources.

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