Manchester City are eyeing a summer move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez as they prepare for life without Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium club, according to Sky Sports Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg. Enzo Maresca is set to replace the outgoing Man City manager and Fernandez is one of his top targets as he prepares to take over. The former Chelsea boss and the Argentine shares a cordial relationship and initial talks have already taken place behind the scenes.
🚨🧨 EXCL | Enzo Fernandez is one of Manchester City’s desired transfer targets for the summer. Strongly wanted by Enzo Maresca. #MCFC
Initial talks behind the scenes have already taken place. The two Enzos share a top and very trusting relationship. @SkySportDE 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/elBeptxhYY
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) May 22, 2026
Fernandez made it clear a couple of weeks ago that he is very much open to leaving the Stamford Bridge club this summer. While the Argentine was talking up a potential move to Real Madrid, he could remain in England and switch to Man City. Incoming Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso could have his own idea of the type of players he wants and could be open to letting the Blues midfielder leave. The Spaniard will be eager to mount a title challenge next term and will only prefer to retain the services of players who really want to remain at the club.
Fernandez was a Maresca loyalist when the Italian was at Chelsea, and the 25-year-old often talked about him even after the his departure, and a reunion could now be on the cards.
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