City's deadline for Enzo expires: Chelsea holds firm on price

Manchester City let the clock run out on Enzo Fernández without tabling a formal offer before today's 5 p.m. deadline. According to Mundo Deportivo, Chelsea had set a 120-million-euro sale window for the Argentine midfielder, backed by an agreement with his representatives, but the City offer never materialized at Stamford Bridge.

Maresca's vision shifts strategy

With Enzo Maresca now in charge after Pep Guardiola's decade-long reign, City's interest seemed set to reignite. The Italian coach worked with Enzo at Chelsea and appeared keen to reunite with the player. Yet the absence of any official move suggests the Sky Blues are chasing more physical midfielders instead, even if technically less gifted than the Argentine.

Enzo stays in Leverkusen

Enzo Fernández will continue his season under Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen. City's tacit rejection of the deal before the deadline means Chelsea now expects to keep the player. Still, English media suggests the Blues won't rule out a last-minute City push if Enzo resurfaces on their radar, though any fresh attempt would come at a premium to the 120 million set today.