£120 million ultimatum! Chelsea sets strict transfer deadline for star midfielder

Major changes are brewing in the heart of the London club's midfield.

Details: According to The Athletic, Chelsea management has set a strict deadline for clubs interested in signing Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

Potential buyers have until 5:00 p.m. on Friday to fully meet the Blues’ financial demand of £120 million.

The main contender for the player is Manchester City, but Stamford Bridge has made it clear they have no intention of engaging in lengthy negotiations: if the required sum does not arrive by the deadline, the midfielder will definitely stay with the team.

Head coach Xabi Alonso is determined to have complete clarity on the squad before the official season kicks off. Should the Argentine’s blockbuster £120 million transfer go through, the Londoners plan to immediately reinvest the proceeds into strengthening the midfield. On Chelsea’s shortlist to replace Enzo are 22-year-old Alex Scott from Bournemouth and his peer Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace.

If no acceptable offer arrives, Xabi Alonso is prepared to keep building the team’s play around the Argentine, retaining a key player in the lineup.

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