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Chelsea transfer news: The Blues set £120m asking price for Enzo Fernández
Chelsea transfer news took a fresh twist after claims emerged that the club have placed a massive £120 million price tag on midfielder Enzo Fernández. Manchester City are hovering. This jaw-dropping figure is not just a random number. The Blues want to scare off suitors before serious bidding wars kick off. Stamford Bridge chiefs refuse to budge on the valuation. They reckon this astronomical sum alone will suffice to stop rivals from even testing the water this summer.
Enzo Maresca is heavily entangled in the speculation. Rumours suggest he rates Fernández immensely. If his own move to City materialises, a reunion at the Etihad would suit him perfectly. But Chelsea’s demands represent a massive roadblock. City are simultaneously linked with Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson. Snagging both midfielders during a single window sounds far-fetched, even with City’s immense wealth.
Where does the saga go next?
The story has serious legs. This is not just a one-off report. Whispers of an Etihad switch have circulated for weeks, backed by journalists across Europe. Then came that final-day defeat against Sunderland. Fernández appeared to give the home fans a distinct goodbye wave. If true, it speaks volumes.
Real Madrid are watching too. City will not get a free run if the price drops. Football clubs always inflate numbers early on, only to quietly accept less in August. That £120 million figure is a resolve tester, nothing more.
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Fernández wants Champions League football. Chelsea cannot offer that. His patience is clearly wearing thin, irrespective of whatever price tag the board slaps on him. This transfer saga will likely drag out until deadline day. Expect Chelsea to talk tough in public while City circle. Eventually, a record-breaking compromise fee should be agreed upon, unless Madrid hijack the whole thing first.
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