Manchester City prepare €120m bid for Chelsea Midfielder Enzo Fernández

Manchester City are reportedly preparing a €120 million offer for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández as Maresca's side look to reshape their midfield following Tijjani Reijnders' move to Saudi Arabia.

Manchester City are ready to make a major move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández, with reports suggesting the Premier League champions are preparing an offer worth around €120 million.

The proposed deal comes as City look to reorganise their midfield following the departure of Tijjani Reijnders, who is set to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Qadsiah.

Manchester City turn to Enzo Fernández

City had identified Fernández as a potential replacement for Reijnders and have reportedly been monitoring the Argentine for some time.

According to the information provided, manager Enzo Maresca sees Fernández as a strong fit for City's style of play, prompting the club to make a late approach for the Chelsea midfielder. Chelsea had reportedly set a deadline for any potential offer, with that deadline arriving on Friday, August 14.

City waited until Reijnders' departure was effectively confirmed before making their move.

€120m proposal prepared for Chelsea

Manchester City are now reportedly ready to submit a formal proposal worth approximately €120 million for Fernández. The size of the offer would represent a significant financial decision for Chelsea, particularly given the club's substantial investment in the midfielder.

Chelsea signed Fernández from Benfica for around €125 million, meaning a €120 million sale would allow the London club to recover most of its original investment. However, the report does not confirm that Chelsea have accepted City's proposal.

Reijnders' Saudi Arabia move triggered City's search

The potential Fernández move is closely connected to City's decision to reshape their midfield.

Reijnders has reportedly agreed to join Al-Qadsiah in a deal worth €61 million plus bonuses. The transfer could also provide AC Milan with additional financial benefits from City's involvement in the original deal.

With Reijnders leaving, City have quickly identified Fernández as the midfielder they believe can fill the resulting gap.

Chelsea face major decision

For Chelsea, the reported €120 million offer presents a difficult decision. Fernández remains a significant part of the squad, but the proposed fee would be close to the amount Chelsea originally paid to sign him.

The timing is also crucial because the reported deadline for City's approach is August 14. If City submit the expected offer, Chelsea will have to decide whether to keep Fernández or consider one of the biggest Premier League midfield transfers of the summer.

For now, Manchester City's €120 million proposal is reportedly imminent, but a completed transfer has not been confirmed.

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