Manchester City declined to submit a formal offer for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández before the Premier League club's Friday deadline, shifting expectations that the Argentina international will stay at Stamford Bridge.
The Citizens had been monitoring the 23-year-old, valued at £120 million, but opted not to meet Chelsea's cutoff time for bids. However, City's interest is not necessarily concluded, with the club potentially revisiting discussions during the remainder of the transfer window.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, who previously worked with Fernández at his former club, anticipates significant squad activity in the coming weeks as both incomings and departures remain possible. Maresca prepares for his first major fixture in City's colors on Sunday, facing Arsenal in the Community Shield at Cardiff, though squad assembly remains incomplete.
The situation reflects broader uncertainty across the Premier League's late transfer period, with multiple clubs still reshaping their lineups ahead of the new season. Despite City's initial hesitation, the door remains open for potential future moves before the window closes.
Reporting based on Guardian Sport.
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