Manchester City has missed Chelsea’s deadline to bid for midfielder Enzo Fernandez. Chelsea had set a deadline of 5pm on Friday for Manchester City to make an offer for the midfielder, valuing him at £120m. However, City did not make a bid, and Chelsea now expects Fernandez to be with them for the entire 2026/27 season.

The situation is a result of Chelsea’s stance on the matter, where they maintained that Fernandez remains part of their plans unless they receive an official bid of £120m by the deadline. Manchester City, on the other hand, has been interested in the midfielder, who shared a strong relationship with Enzo Maresca when he was Chelsea boss. However, City did not meet Chelsea’s demands, and the deadline has now passed.

The missed deadline has significant implications for the transfer market. Chelsea has made it clear that they will not sanction Fernandez’s sale until summer 2027 at the earliest, if the deadline passes without any formal offers. Manchester City, meanwhile, may still look to move for Fernandez if Barcelona were to offer a fee acceptable to City for Rodri, a player they are willing to let go. However, for now, it seems that Enzo Fernandez will remain a Chelsea player for the upcoming season. The transfer saga has been ongoing, with City rejecting Barcelona’s bid for Rodri and being in talks with Lille for Ayyoub Bouaddi. The situation will continue to unfold, but one thing is certain – Enzo Fernandez’s future will be a major talking point in the coming weeks.