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Chelsea Sets Deadline for Enzo Fernandez Offers as City Rejects Barça Bid for Rodri
Chelsea has established a 5pm BST Friday deadline for bids of £120m for midfielder Enzo Fernandez, while Manchester City refutes Barcelona's second offer for Rodri.
Chelsea has announced a deadline of 5pm BST on Friday for clubs interested in making offers for midfielder Enzo Fernandez, with a valuation set at £120 million. This decision comes amid ongoing discussions regarding potential transfers at the club.
Manchester City has rejected a bid of around €60 million (£51 million) from Barcelona for midfielder Rodri. This was the second offer from Barcelona, which improved on the initial bid of €45 million but still fell short of City's expectations.
Reports indicate that Manchester City is looking for a fee between £60 million and £65 million for Rodri, who is a key player in their squad and has recently captained Spain.
The situation around Fernandez appears to be linked to Manchester City's negotiations, as they are searching for a suitable replacement should they sell Rodri.
The developments in the transfer market reflect ongoing strategies among top clubs, with Chelsea aiming to secure Fernandez before the stated deadline.