Chelsea Set Deadline for Enzo Fernández as Man City Circle

Short overview
Chelsea have set a 5pm UK deadline today for any sale of Enzo Fernández, insisting they will not sell him after that time. Manchester City have been in regular contact with the player's camp for days, including the last 24 hours, as Chelsea hold firm on a £120m asking price.
Chelsea have set a strict deadline for any potential sale of Enzo Fernández, insisting they will not sell the midfielder after 5pm UK time today. The club also maintains a firm asking price of £120 million for the Argentine international.
Manchester City have been in regular contact with Fernández's camp for several days, with those discussions continuing over the last 24 hours. However, Chelsea's position remains unchanged as the deadline approaches.
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