Chelsea set Friday deadline over £120m Fernandez

Chelsea has set a Friday deadline for offers of £120 million or more from clubs interested in midfielder Enzo Fernandez. The 25-year-old Argentine, who joined Chelsea for £107 million in 2023, has been uncertain about his future at Stamford Bridge since March when he first expressed interest in a move to Real Madrid. Since then, his agent Javier Pastore has stated that Fernandez is underpaid and wants to leave following a disappointing season for the club, who finished 10th in the Premier League without winning any trophies.

Real Madrid have since ruled out signing Fernandez, leaving Manchester City as the only known potential suitors, though they have not expressed interest yet. Chelsea is expected to hold firm on their £120 million valuation, even though they consider the midfielder a key player, and are giving Fernandez and any interested clubs 60 days to complete a deal at what they deem a fair price.

New manager Xabi Alonso has spoken to Fernandez about his future, and Chelsea has made it clear they are willing to reintegrate him into the squad.