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Chelsea are busy finding themselves a replacement for Enzo Fernandez as the Argentine\u2019s move to Man City edges closer \u2013 but the Blues are set to be frustrated by Arsenal.<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to reports in Argentina, Fernandez\u2019s move to Man City is a done deal<\/a>. Chelsea<\/a> sources have indicated that a deal is yet to be completed, and actually, talks between the two sides are not active.<\/p>\n

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Valentin Barco impressed tonight, but do Chelsea still need a new midfielder this summer? And if so, who?<\/h3>\n

Enzo Fernandez reportedly asked to be left out tonight\u2026<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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However, Fernandez\u2019s<\/a> omission on Thursday night \u2013 which Argentine media claim was requested by Fernandez<\/a> himself \u2013 suggests something is bubbling under the surface. As did his actions on Monday.<\/p>\n

Chelsea have been strongly linked with Monaco\u2019s Lamine Camara<\/a> on Thursday, while the Blues continue to be linked with Adam Wharton and Alex Scott. Now, Arsenal are set to frustrate Alonso\u2019s<\/a> pursuit.<\/p>\n

Xabi Alonso has already asked Chelsea to sign Martin Zubimendi<\/h2>\n

A fellow Real Sociedad icon, Martin Zubimendi has fallen down the pecking order at Arsenal following the addition of Bruno Guimaraes. Alonso is already said to have asked Chelsea to sign the Arsenal midfielder<\/a>.<\/p>\n

But with Guimaraes said to be out injured, the chances of Arsenal selling Zubimendi were always going to be unlikely. Especially as he only joined the Gunners last season, and Arsenal are a direct rival for Chelsea.<\/p>\n

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Now, Arsenal\u2019s stance on Zubimendi will frustrate Chelsea<\/h2>\n

With Fernandez possibly departing the club and Alonso needing a more defensive-minded replacement given the 3-4-2-1 formation, Zubimendi would have been perfect. Chelsea can afford his \u00a368m price tag<\/a>.<\/p>\n

But with less than five days remaining in the transfer window, Daily Telegraph reporter Matt Law<\/a> claims any chance of a deal for Zubimendi is \u201cvery, very difficult\u201d. He even suggests a deal is \u201cimpossible\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cChelsea are interested in Lamine Camara. But, currently, there has been no bid for Enzo Fernandez or club-to-club contact from Manchester City. Chelsea\u2019s previous \u00a3120m asking price no longer applies<\/p>\n

\u201cThe expectation is it\u2019s now higher, and Chelsea will only consider a sale if they feel they can strengthen. Alex Scott and Zubimendi seen as very, very difficult (if not impossible) to do at this stage,\u201d Law said.<\/p>\n

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Who\u2019s your DREAM Enzo Fernandez replacement if the Argentine leaves Chelsea? \ud83e\udd29<\/h3>\n

We want to know who and WHY?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Who else are Chelsea targeting at this late stage?<\/h2>\n

There is plenty going on at Chelsea. Mamadou Sarr has joined Sociedad on loan, while Emi Martinez and Honest Ahanor are expected to be announced by Chelsea in the next 24 hours. There are more exits, too.<\/p>\n

Caleb Wiley has completed a loan move to Preston, Marc Guiu remains of interest to Napoli <\/a>and David Fofana is about to complete a \u00a33m move to Swiss side Servette<\/a>. Nicolas Jackson is joining Aston Villa.<\/p>\n

More is expected, with sales likely to outweigh additions. Tosin Adarabioyo, Gaga Slonina, Malo Gusto, Pedro Neto and others could still depart. Camara looks the likeliest replacement for Fernandez right now.<\/p>\n

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