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Sports · Soccer · published 2026-08-26 · via BBC Sport

City prepare bid for Chelsea's Fernandez as midfield rebuild continues

Manchester City are expected to make an offer for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, who is valued at £120m. The Argentina international is a priority target for manager Enzo Maresca after City sold several midfielders. Fernandez has had a turbulent time at Chelsea and was booed by fans in a recent match.

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The proposed £120m fee would rank among the largest in Premier League history, trailing only the £125m Liverpool paid for Alexander Isak. City have already committed £116m to sign Elliot Anderson this window, meaning a successful deal would mark the second time they have broken their own transfer record in the same summer.

Fernandez's relationship with Chelsea has deteriorated since the club's Champions League exit to PSG in March. He was booed by home supporters

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