Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images
Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images
Despite the deadline Chelsea set for Enzo Fernandez to be sold passing, it is becoming increasingly likely that the midfielder will depart Stamford Bridge this summer.
Fernandez practically blanked the Chelsea supporters on Monday night following a 3-2 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Manchester City are now expected to make at least one more bid for the 25-year-old before the transfer window closes.
Okay came on tonight for a cameo. 10 minutes running around, a nasty tackle then MIA. He's going to have to get used to it and stay disciplined, as he did tonight, but there's the conundrum. He needs to play on the edge.
Chelsea considering shock move for Sander Berge
It is almost certain that Chelsea will dip into the transfer market if Fernandez is sold, with the Blues now being linked with a surprise swoop for Fulham’s Sander Berge.
Journalist Simon Phillips has stated on Si Phillips Talks Chelsea that it is not known whether the club actually consider Berge as a replacement for Fernandez.
According to Phillips, Bournemouth’s Alex Scott is still Chelsea’s No.1 target to replace Fernandez if he does depart.
Chelsea's English midfielder #10 Cole Palmer (L) vies with Fulham's Norwegian midfielder #16 Sander Berge (C)
Chelsea's English midfielder #10 Cole Palmer (L) vies with Fulham's Norwegian midfielder #16 Sander Berge (C)
However, the journalist understands that Berge is being looked at, with the possibility of Chelsea signing two new midfielders not being completely ruled out.
Berge had a lot of praise for Chelsea before their trip to Craven Cottage, claiming that they have a team of “world-class” players.
That at least looked to be the case in attack, as Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro all managed to get their names on the scoresheet on Monday night.