{"id":1672,"date":"2026-08-20T10:22:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T10:22:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=1672"},"modified":"2026-08-20T10:22:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T10:22:19","slug":"figure-close-to-potential-enzo-fernandez-replacement-gives-big-hint-in-transfer-saga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=1672","title":{"rendered":"Figure close to potential Enzo Fernandez replacement gives big hint in transfer saga"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Despite Chelsea\u2019s deadline passing, Enzo Fernandez is still being heavily linked with a move to Manchester City.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Last week, City had until 5pm on Friday to sign Fernandez<\/a> from their Premier League<\/a> rivals.<\/p>\n

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However, in the end, they were unwilling to pay Chelsea\u2019s<\/a> \u00a3120m valuation. With the midfielder having been available before that deadline, though, the Blues were thinking about a replacement. <\/p>\n

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What type of reaction did Enzo Fernandez deserve on his return for Chelsea?\ud83e\udd14<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Member in camp of one possible Enzo Fernandez replacement hints Argentine will stay at Chelsea<\/h2>\n

There are doubts as to whether Chelsea\u2019s deadline will actually stick, but there is at least one person who definitely thinks it will.<\/p>\n

A figure in the camp of one potential replacement for Fernandez has told the Daily Mail<\/a> that they do not think Chelsea will sell the 25-year-old between now and the end of the transfer window.<\/p>\n

That would be good news for Xabi Alonso, who has always wanted to keep Fernandez<\/a> at Stamford Bridge<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Fernandez is one of Chelsea\u2019s best players, scoring 15 goals in all competitions last season. If he stays, it will be a big boost for Alonso<\/a>.<\/p>\n

However, Fernandez will have to rebuild his relationship with the club\u2019s supporters after being booed in the 3-1 win over Real Sociedad at the end of pre-season.<\/p>\n

Who Chelsea could replace Enzo Fernandez with if he does leave<\/h2>\n

In the Daily Mail\u2019s report, it is not mentioned who the potential Fernandez replacement is. Chelsea have had one bid for Alex Scott rejected<\/a>, so the Bournemouth star could be the man in question.<\/p>\n

Earlier in the transfer window, Chelsea were also linked with Crystal Palace\u2019s Adam Wharton<\/a>. If the Blues do decide to sell Fernandez, his replacement is likely to be one of the two.<\/p>\n

The message coming out of Chelsea, though, is that the Argentina international is no longer for sale following last Friday\u2019s deadline. Will City respect that deadline? We will have to wait and see.<\/p>\n

If they opt not to and can convince Chelsea to sell, their Premier League rivals are going to end up looking very silly.<\/p>\n

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