Enzo Fernandez transfer news: Man City open talks with Chelsea to sign Argentina midfielder

Manchester City have opened direct club-to-club talks with Chelsea to sign Enzo Fernandez, according to Sky in Italy.

Sky Sports News reported that Chelsea were prepared to sell Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City for the right price - and if they can improve their squad before the window closes.

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Man City's interest in Fernandez remains despite missing Chelsea's August 14 deadline to bid for him.

Chelsea had agreed with Fernandez's representatives that he could be sold for £120m by that deadline, but an offer never arrived.

Reinforcing central midfield has become an even bigger priority for City following Rodri's departure to Barcelona earlier this month.

Nico Gonzalez has also left to join Newcastle in a transfer worth up to £50m, with Tijjani Reijnders recently departing for Al Qadsiah for £51m. Bernardo Silva left City following the expiry of his contract and has since joined Real Madrid.

City have completed the signing of Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille with the midfielder moving to the Etihad Stadium for £86m in a world-record deal for a teenager.

England international Elliot Anderson joined City in a £116m deal from Nottingham Forest in July.

More to follow...

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