Chelsea has established a deadline of 17:00 BST on Friday for Manchester City to submit a bid for midfielder Enzo Fernandez, whom they value at £120 million. The potential transfer would reunite Fernandez with City manager Enzo Maresca, who previously managed him at Chelsea.
The move hinges on City selling Rodri to Barcelona, as City will not pursue Fernandez if Rodri remains. This situation reflects ongoing tensions between Chelsea and City, particularly following Maresca's departure from Chelsea earlier this year.