Enzo Fernández has reportedly given Manchester City the green light by reaching a verbal agreement over personal terms, but the two clubs still need to negotiate a potentially huge transfer fee.

Enzo Fernández agrees personal terms with Man City as blockbuster Chelsea transfer moves closer

Enzo Fernández has reportedly taken a major step towards Manchester City after reaching a verbal agreement with the Premier League champions over personal terms.

The Argentina international is believed to be ready to move to the Etihad Stadium if Manchester City and Chelsea can reach an agreement over his transfer fee.

However, the blockbuster deal is still far from complete because City have yet to secure a club-to-club agreement with Chelsea.

Enzo gives Manchester City the green light

The biggest development in the transfer saga has come from the player’s side.

Reports indicate that Enzo and Manchester City have reached a verbal understanding over the terms of a potential contract.

That means personal terms are no longer expected to represent a major obstacle if City manage to agree a transfer with Chelsea.

The midfielder is believed to be interested in working with Enzo Maresca again after their previous spell together at Stamford Bridge.

No official bid accepted yet

Despite the progress with the player, Manchester City have not yet completed the most difficult stage of the transfer.

There is currently no confirmed accepted bid from Chelsea.

The two clubs still need to negotiate the financial structure of a deal that could become one of the biggest transfers of the summer.

There is also no confirmed medical or final club-to-club agreement at this stage.

£120m remains central to negotiations

Enzo’s valuation continues to be one of the biggest questions surrounding the move.

A figure around £120 million has repeatedly been mentioned during discussions over his future.

Chelsea had previously been prepared to consider a sale around that level under certain conditions earlier in the transfer window.

However, those circumstances have now changed, leaving the Stamford Bridge club with greater freedom to determine their final asking price.

Manchester City may therefore need to make an enormous offer if they want to convince Chelsea to sell before the deadline.

Chelsea remain in control

One major advantage for Chelsea is Enzo’s contractual situation.

The World Cup winner remains tied to a long-term deal and the club are under no immediate pressure to sell him.

That gives Chelsea considerable leverage in any negotiations with Manchester City.

Even if Enzo wants the transfer, City must still present a package attractive enough for Chelsea to approve his departure.

Enzo could remain outside Chelsea squad

The midfielder’s recent absence has added further uncertainty to his future.

Enzo was left out of Chelsea’s squad for the Carabao Cup victory over Luton despite previously training with the team.

There have now been suggestions that he could also remain unavailable for Chelsea’s next Premier League fixture.

Another absence would inevitably increase speculation that his time at Stamford Bridge is approaching an end.

Xabi Alonso speaks about Enzo situation

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has been questioned repeatedly about the midfielder’s future.

Alonso explained that he and Enzo had spoken before the Luton match and agreed that leaving the midfielder out of the squad was the best decision at that moment.

The Chelsea coach has also spoken about the importance of having players who show the energy and desire required to compete.

However, he has not publicly accused Enzo of refusing to play or confirmed that the Argentine will leave the club.

Maresca pushing for midfield reinforcements

Manchester City’s pursuit of Enzo comes during a major rebuild of their midfield.

The club have already made significant investments in that area but continue to assess opportunities before the transfer window closes.

Maresca worked closely with Enzo at Chelsea and understands his qualities particularly well.

The midfielder’s passing range, composure under pressure and ability to control possession make him an obvious fit for City’s system.

Reunion with Maresca could appeal to Enzo

The relationship between Enzo and Maresca could become another important factor in the transfer.

During their time together at Chelsea, the Argentina international became an important part of the coach’s midfield structure.

Maresca knows how to use Enzo’s technical qualities and reportedly sees him as a major option for City’s next midfield cycle.

The opportunity to reunite with a coach who already understands his game could therefore strengthen the appeal of an Etihad move.

Chelsea begin considering possible replacements

Chelsea are also reportedly exploring potential midfield reinforcements in case Enzo leaves.

One of the players linked with the club is Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara.

The Blues are believed to be assessing the conditions of a potential deal as they prepare for multiple possible outcomes before the transfer deadline.

That does not mean Chelsea have already decided to sell Enzo, but it suggests they are preparing for the possibility.

Transfer could accelerate quickly

With personal terms reportedly no longer a major issue, attention now shifts almost completely to negotiations between Manchester City and Chelsea.

If City submit an offer close to Chelsea’s expectations, the transfer could move rapidly during the final stages of the window.

If the clubs remain far apart on valuation, however, Enzo could still remain at Stamford Bridge despite his reported preference for the move.

The next official bid could therefore determine whether the saga reaches a breakthrough or collapses completely.

Enzo transfer enters decisive stage

Manchester City now appear to have received the answer they wanted from Enzo Fernández.

The Argentina international is reportedly prepared to make the move, and personal terms are understood to have been verbally agreed.

Everything now depends on whether City are willing to meet Chelsea’s demands.

For now, the key development is clear. Enzo Fernández has reportedly given Manchester City the green light, but a blockbuster transfer can only happen if City and Chelsea reach an agreement over what could be a fee around or above £120 million.