Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has reportedly decided he wants to leave the club this summer, with Real Madrid and Manchester City among his suitors.
Reports emerging from Spain suggest the 25-year-old Argentine could be available for a fee in the region of £120 million.
Fernandez is said to be eager for a change of scenery following Chelsea’s failure to secure Champions League qualification for the upcoming campaign.
The playmaker registered 22 goal contributions for Chelsea this season, underlining his quality and importance at the highest level.
Real Madrid have been identified as one of the clubs keen on securing Fernandez, with the Spanish giants reportedly looking to add creativity and control in midfield.
The Argentine international could provide Real Madrid with both goals and creativity in the middle of the park, according to reports.
Manchester City are also in the hunt for Fernandez, particularly following the departure of Bernardo Silva, which left a creative void in their midfield.
City’s need for a dynamic, creative midfielder makes Fernandez an appealing target as they look to reshape their squad this summer.
Both clubs are expected to weigh whether spending £120 million on the Argentine represents a worthwhile investment moving forward.
Fernandez has already demonstrated his quality on the international stage, having won both the World Cup and Copa América with Argentina.
With major club honours now the priority, the midfielder will be keen to join a side competing at the very highest level of European football.
It remains to be seen which club will ultimately be willing to meet Chelsea’s reported asking price and win the race for his signature.
