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Chelsea Set Deadline for Man City's Enzo Fernandez Bid

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Chelsea has set a deadline of Friday at 17:00 BST for offers regarding Manchester City target Enzo Fernandez, whom they value at £120m. The potential move would see the Argentine midfielder reunite with former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca at City.

A successful deal for Fernandez appears to depend on City selling Spanish midfielder Rodri to Barcelona. While City is asking for 80m euros, Barcelona's opening bid was significantly lower. If City fails to secure the right fee for Rodri, they are prepared to keep him despite his contract expiring in 2027.

This potential transaction could be one of the biggest in history. If finalized, it would mark a significant summer of upheaval for City following the departure of Pep Guardiola, as the club continues a massive spending spree under new leadership.