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Daily Star
Aug 2026
Man City respond to Enzo Fernandez transfer demand as Chelsea's deadline draws closer
Chelsea have set a 5pm Friday deadline for clubs to bid for Enzo Fernandez, with the midfielder valued at £120 million. Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said the club would not make an offer before the deadline, despite speculation linking City with Fernandez. The report also discusses uncertainty over Rodri’s future, with Real Madrid and Barcelona interested, and notes Manchester City’s broader midfield rebuild following departures and incoming transfers.
Daily Star
Jul 2026
Man Utd open talks with £51m ace Manu Kone in transfer fight with Liverpool and Arsenal
Manchester United have opened talks with Roma to sign £51m-rated midfielder Manu Kone, who impressed for France at the World Cup and has drawn interest from Liverpool and Arsenal. Roma are expected to sell despite qualifying for the Champions League, and United see Kone as a key addition after already signing Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos. Patrick Vieira has praised Kone’s qualities, while Arsenal are also pursuing alternative target Bruno Guimaraes.