Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionMirror FootballUnverified source· 7 Aug 2026
Maresca eyes Chelsea star as Rodri's City replacement
Barcelona's bid for Rodri rejected, but City open to selling—could Enzo Fernandez fill the void?
E. Fernandez
player
Player
Enzo Fernandez
Position
Midfielder
Current club
Chelsea
Linked club
Manchester City
Reported fee
£38.5m bid rejected
What happened. Barcelona's opening bid for Rodri was rejected, but City are open to selling. Maresca wants Enzo Fernandez as his replacement.
- Fernandez hasn't reported for Chelsea after World Cup duty.
- City exploring a move for the Argentine midfielder.
- Rodri has one year left on his contract.
City may return with a higher offer, while Chelsea could face a battle to keep Fernandez.
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