Chelsea demands €140 million for Enzo Fernandez
Manchester City has made the first move for the Argentine midfielder, but the London club refuses to budge. Klix.ba reports the price tag is set high.
Manchester City has made the first move for the Argentine midfielder, but the London club refuses to budge. Klix.ba reports the price tag is set high.
Manchester City has established contact with representatives of Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez, renowned football insider Fabrizio Romano confirmed on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The Citizens see Fernandez as the ideal solution for their midfield at the Etihad, but negotiations with the London club will be anything but straightforward.
Romano announced on Twitter that Manchester City has already reached out to the camp of the Argentine international, but the entire deal hinges on Chelsea's valuation of the player. According to his information, the Blues are asking for £120 million in compensation and would be happy to keep Enzo in their ranks.
The Klix.ba article cites a slightly different figure, stating that Chelsea's management is demanding an incredible €140 million for the services of the brilliant Argentine. Sources differ on the exact amount, but it's clear this is a staggering sum that would rank among the biggest transfers in Premier League history.
Although Manchester City has the financial muscle, they are not ready to pay the asking price outright. The Citizens hope to negotiate the price down, given that the entire deal currently hangs in the balance and depends solely on the final valuation of the player.
In London, there is no pressure to sell their star. At Stamford Bridge, they would be perfectly content if Enzo remains part of the squad, giving them a significant advantage in negotiations. It remains to be seen whether the two English giants can find common ground in the coming days.
Meanwhile, Goal.com reports on the uncertain future of Myles Lewis-Skelly at Arsenal. The young midfielder wants to stay and fight for his place in Mikel Arteta's squad, but interest from Manchester United and Chelsea could lead to a transfer before the deadline.
According to BBC Sport, Lewis-Skelly was offered to Manchester United back in January, although Arsenal insists they have not actively shopped him to other clubs. Arsenal previously considered selling Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri to raise £100 million, but his impressive preseason performances have complicated that decision.
Chelsea has reportedly also been given the chance to sign Lewis-Skelly, but they already have Jorrel Hato and Pep Chavarria in that position, reducing the likelihood of a transfer. Arsenal spent £250 million last summer and over £100 million in the current transfer window, including £75 million for Bruno Guimaraes. To balance the books, the club has sold Christian Norgaard for £7 million and Leandro Trossard for £15 million.
Lewis-Skelly is likely to get a chance in the Community Shield against Manchester City on Sunday, which could serve as a key audition for his future at the club.
