Flashscore sources: Enzo Fernandez could push for move, Chelsea considering options

[p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/fernandez-enzo/nZnbEVWP/"]Fernandez[/a] was handed an internal suspension last season after comments suggested he wanted to live in Madrid, amid speculation that he was wanted at the Santiago Bernabeu.[/p][p][b]Those [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/real-madrid/W8mj7MDD/"]Real Madrid[/a] links have since cooled, but [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/manchester-city/Wtn9Stg0/"]Man City[/a]’s interest has emerged as a genuine concern for [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/chelsea/4fGZN2oK/"]Chelsea[/a], with sources convinced the Argentina international remains keen on leaving Stamford Bridge.[/b][/p][infobox id="c5ce5f5a-ccb6-468f-9fce-bb4a330c372a" /][p]The prospect of reuniting with former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca at the Etihad is an attractive route for Fernandez, with background work on a potential deal having continued over the past two weeks.[/p][p]So far Fernandez has remained calm about his situation and has not agitated for a transfer.[/p][p][b]City's thoughts on his £120 million valuation will be a key moment of intrigue when their offer does arrive - and there are whispers that Chelsea are hiking the price up even further.[/b][/p][p]But officials from Stamford Bridge are planning for Fernandez's exit in the meantime. [/p][embed guid="9294cc09-eace-4acd-b69a-f493b20efa58" url="https://x.com/Blue_Footy/status/2091867453865300052" social-type="twitter" /][p]We have reported how [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/scott-alex/boFdbMyt/"]Alex Scott[/a], [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/wharton-adam/v5IYUpDm/"]Adam Wharton[/a] and [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/camara-lamine/boBGHitI/"]Lamine Camara[/a] are among the players identified by Chelsea as potential midfield signings this summer.[/p][p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/bournemouth/OtpNdwrc/"]Bournemouth[/a]'s Scott and [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/crystal-palace/AovF1Mia/"]Crystal Palace[/a]'s Wharton have both been told they are not for sale - but the weight of any Chelsea bid could change that stance.[/p][p]The Blues already broke the bank to sign £117 million [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/rogers-morgan/lp4jm80n/"]Morgan Rogers[/a] this summer and sources are suggesting they would use the Fernandez transfer money to heavily reinvest.[/p][p][b]A huge bid that hovers close to the £100 million mark would prove difficult for either Bournemouth or Palace to turn down. [/b][/p][p]At this stage it is viewed by sources that Chelsea believe Scott is a more likely option than Wharton.[/p][p]They have already had one approach for the Bournemouth midfielder knocked back, but if the Fernandez situation accelerates as expected Chelsea will need a quick solution to boost their own midfield.[/p][infobox id="f961102e-920a-4281-b5f2-f996852544cf" /]