Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationFootball.LondonUnverified source· 15 Aug 2026
Chelsea face £51m exit, Delap interest, Fernandez stays
Chelsea's transfer window heats up as deadline passes for Enzo Fernandez and a £51m departure looms.
L. Delap
player
Player
Liam Delap
Current club
Chelsea
Reported fee
£51m
Deadline
5pm Friday for Fernandez
What happened. Chelsea set a £120m deadline for Enzo Fernandez, but no bids came, so he's off the market. Meanwhile, a £51m departure is possible and Liam Delap attracts interest.
- No bids for Fernandez before Friday's 5pm cut-off.
- One star has agreed personal terms with a Saudi club.
- Chelsea may decide whether to cash in on Delap.
With the transfer window open, Chelsea's resolve could still be tested before the season starts.
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