Man City to make offer for £120m-rated Fernandez

Manchester City is expected to make an opening offer for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, according to reports. The Argentina international has been identified by City manager Enzo Maresca as a priority target to strengthen their midfield following several high-profile departures from the club. Chelsea is aware of City's interest and had set an unofficial deadline earlier in the summer for a minimum fee of £120 million, but that deadline has passed.

Despite this, City is expected to make another attempt to sign the 25-year-old before next week's transfer deadline. Fernandez remains available for selection for Chelsea's upcoming Carabao Cup match against Luton Town on Thursday, although he is currently injured with midfielder Moises Caicedo. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso stated that Fernandez is a good professional and would be involved in the match, but they will wait and see how the situation develops.

If City's offer is successful, Fernandez could become one of the most expensive signings in Premier League history, surpassing Liverpool's £125 million deal for Alexander Isak last summer.