Enzo Fernández Ready to Join Manchester City

Enzo Fernández has given Manchester City the green light – now it is over to the champions.

According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Argentina midfielder has indicated he is ready to join City and buy into their project, with the Premier League winners preparing an official offer to Chelsea in a bid to force a breakthrough before the window closes.

City’s interest has been simmering for some time. Until now it has stopped at talks and exploratory negotiations, but the mood has shifted. Enzo Maresca is understood to be pushing for the deal, and City have emerged as one of Fernández’s leading options in this market.

The next move is clear: a formal bid to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea have not tried to hide their stance. They are prepared to discuss a sale, but only on their terms. Any exit for Fernández must come with what they see as a suitable fee, and they want assurances they can bring in a replacement before the deadline shuts the door on midfield reinforcements.

That is where the deal tightens. Chelsea have set their internal valuation at around £120 million, a figure that stands as the main obstacle for City and the key battleground in the talks.

City did not blink when Chelsea’s previous deadline for offers came and went without a bid. They stayed in the conversation, watched the market, and waited.

Now, with the clock ticking on the window and Fernández open to the move, they are ready to step back in – this time with a proposal that will test just how firm Chelsea’s resolve really is.