Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionSky SportsUnverified source· 17 Aug 2026
Man City still keen on Enzo despite missing Chelsea deadline
Manchester City remain interested in Enzo Fernandez even though they missed Chelsea's deadline to make a bid.
E. Fernandez
player
Player
Enzo Fernandez
Position
Midfielder
Current club
Chelsea
Linked club
Manchester City
Reported fee
£120m
What happened. Manchester City are still interested in Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez despite missing the deadline set by Chelsea to make a bid, which passed at 5pm on Friday.
- Chelsea set a cut-off for bids last Friday at 5pm, but City did not launch an offer.
- Fernandez was booed by fans when he came on in the 3-1 friendly win over Real Sociedad.
- City are also in talks with Lille for Ayyoub Bouaddi as a potential replacement.
City will decide whether to make an attempt before Deadline Day on September 1.
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