City are keeping tabs on the Argentine midfielder, but the Blues have slapped a £120m price tag on the star ahead of a self-imposed cut-off point.
Chelsea have reportedly established a firm deadline to handle any incoming interest for Enzo Fernández. According to Ben Jacobs, the West London outfit will only entertain offers for the midfield maestro until their Premier League curtain-raiser on August 24. While Manchester City are said to be maintaining a watchful eye on the Argentine’s situation, Enzo Maresca is understood to be eager to work with his former player once again.
The Blues have slapped a staggering £120 million valuation on Fernández to sanction any departure. Even should a bid matching that figure materialise after the campaign kicks off, the consensus is that the London club would rebuff the approach. Much will hinge on the player’s own intentions following his return to training at Cobham this Tuesday.
According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, Enzo’s representative, Javier Pastore, has held talks with Manchester City officials over the last few days. This flurry of activity underscores the interest from the Etihad as they weigh up the feasibility of a blockbuster move for the Argentine.
However, the primary hurdle remains the heavy asking price set by Chelsea. Manchester City are reportedly reluctant to meet the £120 million demand for the 25-year-old. Consequently, any breakthrough depends on flexibility from the ‘Blues’ at the negotiating table, with the coming days set to determine whether Enzo Fernández remains at Stamford Bridge or heads north to Manchester.
