Man City agree to sign Fernandez from Chelsea for British record fee - reports

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - May 19, 2026 Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez celebrates after the match REUTERS/David Klein 02 Sep 2026 12:20AM Sept 1 : Manchester City have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign midfielder Enzo Fernandez for £125million ($169.08 million), British media reported on Tuesday, with the fee set to equal the Premier League transfer record.The Athletic reported Fernandez was given permission by Chelsea to undergo a medical. The transfer window closes later on Tuesday at 2300 BST (2200 GMT).The fee would equal the British transfer record set when Liverpool signed Swedish striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United last year.Fernandez joined Chelsea from Benfica in January 2023 on an 8-1/