Deadline day for Man City as Chelsea set Fernandez time limit
Chelsea's deadline to Manchester City for an Enzo Fernandez bid is 17:00 BST on Friday - will the deal happen?
Enzo Fernandez has a Friday deadline of 17:00 BST to determine his future after Chelsea set a £120m valuation for the Argentine midfielder. Maresca, Fernandez's former manager at Chelsea, has stated they will not pursue a deal on the day but are making moves behind closed doors. City plan to sell Rodri, the Spanish World Cup-winner, to Barcelona for £68.4m, which could make a move for Fernandez possible.
Fernandez's relationship with Chelsea worsened after his criticism of the club during the Champions League defeat by Paris St-Germain in March. City are targeting a £120m transfer for Fernandez, which would be the fourth biggest in football history, providing them with flexibility in midfield positions.
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