Big move! Manchester City bids 120 million for Enzo, Chelsea demands 139 million to be matched within 24 hours.

Because Rodri is determined to join Barcelona, Manchester City is also preparing for the future and looking for a replacement. They have set their sights on Argentine World Cup-winning midfielder Enzo Fernández.

Moreover, City's interest is not just in the preliminary stage; they have taken action and made a big move!

The latest news comes from an exclusive report by Argentine journalist César Luis Merlo, who stated that Manchester City has officially bid 120 million euros for Enzo to Chelsea. Chelsea values the 25-year-old captain at 120 million pounds, approximately 139 million euros, and has set a deadline for Manchester City. The offer must be submitted by 5 PM local time this Friday. The Athletic's top journalist David Ornstein and transfer expert Romano have both confirmed this news.

Why did Manchester City target Enzo as Rodri's replacement? The reason is actually very clear: it's because of the new City boss, Maresca. The manager is strongly pushing for this signing, asking the club to do everything possible to bring in the Argentine player.

When Maresca was coaching at Chelsea, he had a pleasant working relationship with Enzo. After Maresca became Chelsea's manager in the summer of 2024, he not only made Enzo the team's vice-captain but also gave him a central midfield role. The two worked together for two seasons at Chelsea, playing a total of 54 matches, and established an excellent relationship. Maresca even

from as early as before the rumors of Rodri's departure emerged, he repeatedly mentioned Enzo's name in Manchester City's internal transfer discussions.

Now Maresca has taken charge of Manchester City, and he wants to bring his former favorite player over. This is also a choice many managers make after joining a new club. Because when you are new, wanting to quickly implement your tactics, bringing in your former trusted player is the most direct and effective way. And Enzo also possesses the qualities that Manchester City currently needs.

Since De Bruyne and Gündoğan left one after another, Manchester City has always lacked a player who can contribute double-digit goals in a single season from the central midfield position. Apart from Haaland's consistent high-scoring output, the scoring ability of players in other positions has always been noticeably lacking.

Enzo is precisely the one to fill this gap. Last season, he made 54 appearances for Chelsea in all competitions, contributing 15 goals and 7 assists. In the Premier League, he played 3,121 minutes, scoring 10 goals and providing 4 assists, with an average rating of 7.30. Among all Premier League midfielders, no one surpassed him in league goals, making him the best in his position.

A midfielder who can consistently contribute double-digit goals is exactly the missing piece in Manchester City's championship puzzle.

Manchester City's 120 million euro offer is already very sincere, but Chelsea also knows Enzo's value. Their attitude has never changed from the beginning. From the start, Chelsea has made its valuation of Enzo clear: 120 million pounds, approximately 139 million euros. Famous journalist Romano also confirmed that Chelsea sent a very strong message to Enzo's team: don't expect a last-minute crazy deal; to buy Enzo, you must pay 120 million pounds.

To be honest, it is indeed unrealistic to buy Enzo for 120 million euros now. When Chelsea took Enzo from Benfica, they paid 121 million euros. Now three and a half years later, Enzo is more mature and has won one World Cup title and one runner-up with Argentina. For a 25-year-old World Cup-winning midfield core, a price tag of 120 million pounds is not unreasonable in this market environment.

Moreover, Enzo's contract with Chelsea runs until June 2032. With six years left on the contract, Chelsea is in no hurry. If Manchester City does not meet the asking price, Enzo will stay. To be honest, Alonso also does not want to let him go, but the player is eager to leave.

Now the gap between the two sides is 19 million, which is not a problem for Manchester City. With Rodri and Reijnders both likely to leave, Manchester City can raise most of the funds. According to Chelsea's deadline, Manchester City has less than 24 hours left. Let's wait and see.