Manchester City have made a formal approach to Chelsea over a possible move for midfielder Enzo Fernandez, with negotiations between the two clubs now under way during the current summer transfer window.
The approach was made on Monday and represents the first official contact from Manchester City to Chelsea regarding Fernandez this summer. Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano reported that City had contacted their Premier League rivals to begin discussions over a potential deal for the Argentina international.
“Breaking news: Manchester City have officially submitted an offer to Chelsea to sign Enzo Fernandez!” Romano wrote on his account on X.
He later added that Manchester City had formally approached Chelsea for the first time this summer and that talks over Fernandez’s possible arrival were ongoing.
“Manchester City have officially contacted Chelsea for the first time this summer to start negotiations over the signing of Enzo Fernandez, and discussions are currently taking place,” Romano said.
Fernandez is now waiting for the outcome of those conversations before learning whether the move can progress further. Romano said the deal remained possible, although no final decision had yet been reached by the two clubs.
“The Argentine player is waiting for the final decision from the discussions between the two clubs. The deal is still possible,” he said.
Romano also published the following update on X:
“🚨💣 BREAKING: Manchester City have now made official club to club approach with Chelsea for Enzo Fernandez!For the first time this summer,#MCFChave approached Chelsea and negotiations are ongoingEnzo, waiting for a verdict. Deal on. 🇦🇷”
The latest development establishes direct negotiations between Manchester City and Chelsea, but the information available does not confirm that an agreement has been reached. At this stage, the transfer remains dependent on the discussions between the clubs and the final decision that follows them.
Fernandez is the subject of the proposed move during the current summer market, with Manchester City having now taken the formal step of contacting Chelsea. The midfielder’s position is also clear: he is waiting for the two clubs to determine whether the transfer can be completed.
The report did not provide details of the value of Manchester City’s offer or the specific terms being discussed. It confirmed only that an official proposal had been made, that negotiations were continuing and that Fernandez’s move to City remained a possibility.
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