Manchester City Renew Interest In Chelsea Star Enzo Fernandez After Fulham Booing

Manchester City Renew Interest in Chelsea Star Enzo Fernandez After Fulham Booing Manchester City are reportedly preparing a fresh bid for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, reviving their interest in the Argentine international as the summer transfer window approaches its deadline. Fernandez was involved in Chelsea’s opening Premier League match against Fulham, coming on as a substitute during the Blues’ 3-2 victory at Craven Cottage. However, his introduction was met with boos from sections of the Chelsea support, adding further intrigue to speculation about his future. According to reports cited by Pulse Sports, Manchester City are expected to submit a new offer for the 25-year-old midfielder after failing to meet Chelsea’s previous deadline. Chelsea had reportedly demanded that City meet a £120 million asking price by 5pm on August 13, but the deadline passed without an agreement. With the transfer window now nearing its conclusion, Chelsea are understood to be seeking a fee above £120 million for Fernandez. Despite the earlier setback, negotiations have continued through Fernandez’s representatives. His agent, Javier Pastore, has reportedly maintained contact with Manchester City, suggesting that the player could be open to the move. One factor potentially favouring Manchester City’s pursuit is Fernandez’s existing relationship with Enzo Maresca, who is now City’s manager. Maresca previously worked with Fernandez at Chelsea, giving the midfielder familiarity with the manager’s footballing ideas and potentially making a move to Manchester more attractive. Fernandez joined Chelsea from Benfica in January 2023 for a British-record transfer fee at the time and has since established himself as an important member of the squad. Chelsea are reportedly reluctant to sanction the departure of Fernandez without first securing a suitable replacement. The Argentine still has six years remaining on his Chelsea contract, giving the London club considerable negotiating power. However, the latest transfer developments and the hostile reaction from some supporters following his appearance against Fulham have increased attention on his situation. Manchester City’s renewed approach could therefore set up one of the biggest late-window transfer battles, with Chelsea expected to demand a substantial fee before considering Fernandez’s departure. For now, Fernandez remains a Chelsea player, but City’s willingness to return with another proposal means his future could become one of the major stories before the transfer window closes.