{
  "id": 3485140,
  "title": "EPL: Man City target Fernandez in £120m transfer move – Reports",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/epl-man-city-target-fernandez-in-120m-transfer-move-reports-3485140",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T10:28:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/epl-man-city-target-fernandez-in-120m-transfer-move-reports/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester City are reportedly in negotiations to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez for a reported £120 million. The 25-year-old Argentine has attracted significant interest from City as manager Enzo Maresca looks to strengthen his midfield following the departures of Rodri, Tijjani Reijnders, and Nico Gonzalez. City, who recently signed Elliot Anderson for £116 million, are pursuing Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi in addition to their pursuit of Fernandez. Chelsea has placed a £120 million valuation on Fernandez, but are reportedly open to a sale if they can secure a suitable replacement. Maresca, who previously worked with Fernandez at Chelsea, is understood to be keen on adding the midfielder to City's midfield. If City meet Chelsea's valuation, Fernandez could become one of the most expensive players in Premier League history. However, the transfer will likely depend on Chelsea's ability to find a suitable replacement before the transfer window closes.",
  "summary": "Manchester City are reportedly preparing a £120m bid for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez. Will the Argentine star move to the Etihad before the transfer Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-man-city-target-fernandez-in-120m-transfer-move-reports/",
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  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "EPL: Man City target Fernandez in £120m transfer move – Reports",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/epl-man-city-target-fernandez-in-120m-transfer-move-reports",
        "published": "2026-08-26T10:24:16.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}