Manchester City is not ready to pay 120 million pounds for Enzo Fernandez

Manchester City continue to consider the transfer of Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez as one of the priority options to strengthen the squad. At the same time, the English club does not intend to pay 120 million pounds or more for the 25-year-old Argentine, according to insider sources. Chelsea insist the verbal agreement on the £120million release clause has already expired. Therefore, now Londoners expect an even larger amount from a potential buyer. Manchester City did not take advantage of the opportunity to sign the player before the deadline. Despite this, interest in Fernandez from Enzo Maresca's team remains, and the footballer himself remains a priority transfer target. Thus, negotiations can continue until the summer transfer window closes on September 1. At the same time, Manchester City is currently not ready to meet Chelsea's financial demands, which significantly complicates a potential deal. The situation around Fernandez intensified after Manchester City completed an agreement with Barcelona for the transfer of Rodri. The English club now have the opportunity to focus on their next big signing, but it is Chelsea's stance on the Argentine's value that remains the main obstacle.