Chelsea are open to selling Enzo Fernandez if their £120m price tag is met, according to transfer insider Ben Jacobs.
The Blues continue to assess their midfield formation ahead of the upcoming campaign, leaving the door open for an exit this summer.
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The Chelsea midfielder is moving on after Alex Scott’s bid was rejected
Chelsea are now looking at options in the midfield market and recently saw a £64m bid for Bournemouth’s Alex Scott rejected as well as Jacobs’.
Despite their search for central reinforcements, the possible arrival of another midfielder does not automatically guarantee Fernandez’s departure.
Stamford Bridge officials remain completely open to agreeing a new deal with the 25-year-old Argentine, who is under contract until 2032.
The head coach Xabi Alonso has also made public his desire to work with the world cup winner.
However, Chelsea’s financial situation is tight: if the prospective buyer matches his £120m price tag, the club will allow Fernandez to leave during the current window.
Chelsea are eyeing the midfield market after seeing a £64m bid for Alex Scott rejected, as exclusively reported. Another midfielder arriving is no guarantee that Enzo Fernandez will be sold. #CFC remain open to Fernandez signing a new contract, but if the club’s £120m valuation meets an exit it could happen this summer.
Chelsea are eyeing the midfield market after seeing a £64m bid for Alex Scott rejected, as exclusively reported.
Another midfielder arriving is no guarantee that Enzo Fernandez will be sold. #CFC remain open to Fernandez signing a new contract, but if the club’s £120m valuation… pic.twitter.com/gjZ79c8iqx
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) July 22, 2026
Enzo Fernandez has been heavily linked with travel
The midfielder’s future has been the subject of speculation in recent months, with Real Madrid often touted as a possible destination.
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Reports emerged that Fernandez’s representatives were exploring possible exits from London, with the Santiago Bernabeu being identified as his target.
Although Real Madrid has released an official statement denying that there are any talks about the player, the rumors continue following Fernandez’s good performance in the World Cup in North America.
Atletico Madrid have also been linked with a move for him, with reports suggesting they are ready to sell star striker Julian Alvarez in order to support Fernandez.
Furthermore, with PSG and Bayern Munich monitoring top-class talent from across Europe, Chelsea’s £120m cap limit ensures that only a select few of the continent’s elite can strike a deal should negotiations not reach deadline day.
