Chelsea still open to selling Enzo Fernandez

Chelsea remain open to selling midfielder Enzo Fernandez amid the ongoing interest from Manchester City.

The Blues verbally agreed on a £120m release clause with the Argentine earlier this summer, but that reportedly expired last Friday.

Chelsea are no longer expected to accept £120m for the World Cup winner, but the midfielder could still leave the Blues before the transfer deadline.

Man City are in constant contact with his entourage, and reports claim they could make a formal proposal to Chelsea very soon.

The Blues are now expected to demand more than £120m for Fernandez, but the Cityzens remain optimistic of finding a solution.

They could propose to pay around £100m upfront with easy add-ons, which could potentially increase the final fee beyond £120m.

Chelsea could seek a replacement if Fernandez moves on. There is speculation that Arsenal's Martin Zubimendi could be targeted.

Arsenal seem prepared to sanction his sale for £77m. Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has been a huge admirer of the Spanish midfielder.