Enzo Fernández has reached a verbal agreement on personal terms with Manchester City, according to transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano. The Argentina international midfielder has expressed his willingness to complete a move to the Etihad Stadium as City seek to bolster their central midfield options. However, Romano confirmed that the potential transfer remains dependent on club-to-club negotiations, with Manchester City yet to submit a formal written proposal to Chelsea. Direct contacts between the two Premier League sides are scheduled to take place swiftly to assess whether a deal can be reached.

Chelsea Hold the Key to Valuation

While personal terms present no obstacle, the final outcome rests entirely on Chelsea's valuation of the 2022 World Cup winner. The decision on the required transfer fee remains firmly in Chelsea's hands. Argentine news outlet TyC Sports indicated that Chelsea could demand a fee of around €140 million (£120 million) to permit the midfielder's exit. Manchester City's pursuit of Fernández follows a major summer overhaul of their midfield, having already secured signings including Elliot Anderson and Lille teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi following several key departures from the squad.

Enzo Set to Sit Out Weekend Fixture

The ongoing transfer discussions have already impacted Fernández’s match availability at Stamford Bridge. As highlighted by CaughtOffside, manager Xabi Alonso left the midfielder out of Chelsea’s squad for their Premier League victory against Fulham as well as their recent Carabao Cup tie against Luton Town. With high-level talks between City and Chelsea progressing, Romano reported that Fernández could be omitted from the matchday squad once again for this weekend’s upcoming fixture. Both clubs will look to clarify the player’s future in the coming days before the transfer window officially closes.