Flashscore sources: Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez deadline passes but Man City still keen on deal

[p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/chelsea/4fGZN2oK/"]Chelsea[/a] had set 5pm Friday as the point by which they wanted [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/manchester-city/Wtn9Stg0/"]City[/a] to make a firm £120 million move for [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/fernandez-enzo/nZnbEVWP/"]Fernandez[/a], allowing them to plan for a replacement if they decided to sell.[/p][p][b]However, City do not regard Chelsea's deadline as the end of the matter. The formal transfer window remains open until September 1st, and there is still a belief at the club that Fernandez would be interested in making the move to the Etihad.[/b][/p][p]City have remained in contact with representatives over a potential deal and, at the end of play on Friday, the transfer was still considered a possibility on their side.[/p][p]Chelsea have a different view following the expiry of their deadline. They believe the matter is closed and, if they are to consider selling Fernandez, they would at the very least want a higher price.[/p][embed guid="03ade90f-64bd-41fd-b234-0c8a28d3d2c5" url="https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2088298426660188195" social-type="twitter" /][p]The Argentina international is under contract at Chelsea until 2032, but there remains a feeling that he would like to leave the club.[/p][p]And if Fernandez does depart, City are considered his most likely destination.[/p][p][b]Chelsea sources maintain that the situation is effectively settled and that the club would be happy to keep Fernandez. We understand they have even considered offering him a new contract.[/b][/p][p]But City's position is different, meaning the story may not be over despite Chelsea's deadline passing.[/p][p]For now, Fernandez remains a Chelsea player - but City's continued interest means the possibility of a late move remains open.[/p][infobox id="f961102e-920a-4281-b5f2-f996852544cf" /]