Manchester City reaches verbal agreement with Enzo Fernandez

Manchester City has reportedly secured a verbal agreement on personal terms with Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez. While Fabrizio Romano confirmed the development on August 29, 2026, Manchester City has not yet submitted an official bid to Chelsea. The transfer remains contingent on negotiations between the two clubs, as Chelsea is expected to demand at least 100 million euros for the 25-year-old Argentine international.

Fernandez originally joined Chelsea from Benfica in 2023 for a fee of 121 million euros and is currently under contract until 2032. Manchester City is viewing the midfielder as a potential replacement for a player who recently moved to Barcelona. As negotiations are expected to intensify, Fernandez may be left out of Chelsea’s squad for the upcoming weekend matches. The deal’s completion hinges on whether City can meet the financial requirements set by the London club.