Manchester City are expected to move for Enzo Fernández, a 25-year-old midfielder who has captained Chelsea, according to The Guardian Football. This comes as the club's manager, Enzo Maresca, has stated that Manchester City want more leaders to fill the void left by the summer departures of Bernardo Silva, Rodri, John Stones, and Nathan Aké.
Manchester City · 2026-08-27 12:04:52
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Maresca has nominated Rúben Dias and Erling Haaland as captains, but wants to add more players who can fill the role. Fernández, who has captained Chelsea, is one player the Italian has identified as a potential target. The transfer window closes on Tuesday night, and Manchester City are expected to make a move for the midfielder within the next four to five days.
The targeting of Fernández follows the departures of Rodri and Nico González, and another forward may be recruited given Omar Marmoush's expected move to Tottenham. Liverpool's Cody Gakpo is being monitored, and Jack Grealish, who is of interest to Sunderland as a loan, may also leave the club.
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