Man City transfer news: Enzo Fernandez drifting away from Sky Blues despite Enzo Maresca arrival

Linked with Manchester City, all the more so following the arrival of his former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, midfielder Enzo Fernandez is not expected to join the Sky Blues.

With Pep Guardiola gone, the English club will be managed next season by the 46-year-old Italian. According to a report from Fichajes dated May 20, Maresca would love to bring Enzo Fernandez with him on his next adventure. It must be said that the 25-year-old Argentine, a leader for the Blues both in the dressing room and on the pitch with 54 appearances, 15 goals and seven assists, could depart this summer, with Chelsea set to play in no European competition next season.

However, the latest information from Fabrizio Romano does not point to an imminent move to Manchester City for the 40-cap international.

Enzo Fernandez overtaken by an Englishman at Manchester City

On X, the Italian journalist revealed that City still intend to sign midfielder Elliot Anderson. The 23-year-old Englishman currently plays for Nottingham Forest and is being courted by both Manchester clubs, City and United. Under contract until June 2029 and coming off a strong season with 50 appearances, four goals and five assists, the midfielder is expected to leave for a sizeable fee, with an agreement having been reached with Manchester City, according to Nicolo Schira.

And, despite the rumours, notably via Florian Plettenberg (Sky Sport), ‘no negotiations' have begun with Enzo Fernandez. The latter is not a priority for Manchester City, and his arrival looks compromised should the Premier League runners-up sign Elliot Anderson in his position.

Paris Saint-Germain or Real Madrid for Enzo Fernandez?

Will the number eight remain at Chelsea next season? The arrival of Xabi Alonso could convince him to continue, even without European football, with his contract running until June 2032. Otherwise, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain could tempt him, according to information from Florian Plettenberg on X.

The player has been linked for several months with Paris and the Spanish club. As things stand, a move to Paris Saint-Germain appears to hinge solely on a departure for Fabian Ruiz (30), who is under contract until June 2027. For their part, Real Madrid could move quickly in the event of a Federico Valverde exit. However, the main issue will always be the price: signed for £103m (€121m) in 2023, can Enzo Fernandez leave for less than £85m (€100m)? And, if so, who will want to sign him at that price?