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Chelsea Involve Jorge Mendes in Negotiations to Sell Enzo Fernandez as Plan After Manchester City Skip Deadline Revealed: Reports
Chelsea want more than £120 million for Enzo Fernandez after Manchester City missed a Friday deadline for bids, The Telegraph reported.
Chelsea's 5pm BST deadline on Friday passed without a written offer from Manchester City for Enzo Fernandez, leaving the midfielder's future at Stamford Bridge uncertain as ex-Blues boss Enzo Maresca seeks to reunite with him.
Valued at £120 million by Chelsea throughout the saga, Fernandez faced escalating tensions after a section of Stamford Bridge supporters booed him following his actions during Argentina's World Cup semi-final win over England.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said he was "delighted" with the atmosphere at Stamford Bridge despite the abuse aimed at Fernandez, emphasizing his desire to build strong connections with supporters and the club.
Following a 3-0 Community Shield defeat, Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca seeks midfield reinforcements; with Rodri departing for Barcelona and £116 million already spent on Elliot Anderson, City faces mounting pressure.
Should City give up the chase, Chelsea remain confident Fernandez can be reintegrated into the squad; however, according to the Telegraph, Chelsea's valuation has increased beyond the initial £120 million quoted.
The sale of Rodri paves the way for the arrival of the Argentine. Maresca presses for his signing and Chelsea, despite the ultimatum, is open to sell him.