Overview
- Multiple outlets on July 23 reported that Manchester City, under manager Enzo Maresca, has interest in signing Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández and right-back Malo Gusto.
- All reports stressed that no formal bids or advanced negotiations have taken place and both targets remain only under consideration at this stage.
- Chelsea is said to be asking very high fees for the players, with figures for Fernández reported around £100m to £120m and Gusto near £75m, which makes any deal expensive and hard to justify for City.
- City's ability to meet those valuations is also constrained by heavy summer spending, and sources say a move for Fernández would be conditional on the club resolving Rodri's situation.
- With Real Madrid publicly denying interest earlier and Atletico Madrid named as a possible suitor, the market remains open and the next steps to watch are Rodri's decision and whether City formally tables offers.