Enzo Fernandez: Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso happy with midfielder amid uncertainty
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has praised Enzo Fernandez's attitude amid ongoing transfer speculation linking the midfielder to Manchester City. Despite a failed transfer deadline, the club maintains that the player is not for sale.
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High-profile transfer sagas reflect the intense financial and competitive pressures within the Premier League's top clubs.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Enzo Fernandez joined Chelsea from Benfica for £107m in 2023
Enzo Fernandez has shown a "really good attitude" since his return to Chelsea , says head coach Xabi Alonso, as speculation over the midfielder's future continues.
Chelsea agreed with Fernandez's agent Javier Pastore in late May that the Argentina midfielder could leave for £120m , but set a deadline of 14 August for any bids.
With last Friday's deadline passing without a formal offer, the Blues have told Fernandez's camp that the player is not for sale in this window.
Manchester City , managed by Fernandez's former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca, are keen to sign the 25-year-old and believe the London club still want to do a deal.
But Alonso has indicated that the midfielder is focused as Chelsea prepare for their Premier League opener at Fulham on Monday.
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