Manchester City targets Enzo Fernández with record £120m bid

Manchester City is reportedly preparing a £120 million (about $164 million) bid to sign Enzo Fernández from Chelsea, according to Football Insider, as the English transfer window nears its close on September 1. The move would reunite the Argentine midfielder with his former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, who is rebuilding City's midfield after the departures of Rodri, Tijjani Reijnders, and Bernardo Silva Source: Clarin.

The bid

Chelsea had set a £120 million price tag and a deadline for offers, which City let expire without a formal bid. However, with the window closing, City is now ready to meet that figure, which would make Fernández one of the most expensive players in the market Source: Clarin. The club has also considered Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton as an alternative, but Fernández remains the priority Source: Clarin.

The player's stance

Fernández has been booed by Chelsea fans after expressing his desire to leave, and Football Insider reports he is interested in the move Source: Clarin. He was included in Chelsea's squad for Monday's match against Fulham but is not expected to start, amid ongoing speculation Source: Infobae.

The club's position

Chelsea has not officially put Fernández on the market, and manager Xabi Alonso has publicly praised his importance but avoided guaranteeing his future Source: Clarin. The club is reportedly holding out for an offer that is impossible to refuse, and may demand more than £120 million given the short time to find a replacement Source: Infobae.

Both sources agree on the core figures and the interest, but they differ on the likelihood of a deal: Clarin suggests City is ready to pay the asking price, while Infobae notes that no concrete offer has been made and that Chelsea may require more.