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Chelsea demand £120m for Enzo Fernández amid exit talk

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Chelsea are demanding £120m for midfielder Enzo Fernández if he attempts to force an exit this summer. The 25-year-old Argentine is evaluating his options after Chelsea's 10th-place finish resulted in missing European qualification. Contracted until 2032, Fernández has scored 19 goals and provided 17 assists in 117 Premier League appearances for the Blues.

Real Madrid are tracking Fernández but face obstacles with the asking price, which surpasses the £107m Chelsea paid Benfica for him in 2023. Manchester City are also monitoring the situation as sources indicate any interested club would need to meet Chelsea's valuation. The Blues aren't under financial pressure to sell but would use funds to rebuild under new manager Xabi Alonso.

Fernández hinted at his unhappiness after Champions League exit to PSG and was dropped for two matches suggesting he'd like to live in Spain. His agent Javier Pastore called the punishment "completely unfair." Sources expect him to report for preseason training following the World Cup, though speculation persists about a potential move away from Stamford Bridge.