Xabi Alonso gives update on Enzo Fernandez involvement as Chelsea brace for Man City bid

Man City are preparing to make a move for Fernandez despite missing Chelsea’s informal deadline earlier this window

Midfielder’s future at Chelsea remains in question ahead of transfer Deadline Day

Update Wednesday 26 August 2026 13:55, UK

Manchester City are continuing to look to strengthen Enzo Maresca's squad and his top target before the window closes remains Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez

The Argentina midfielder scored 10 Premier League goals last season but the team looks defensively vulnerable when he plays in the pivot

Why is Chelsea v Luton on Thursday? Xabi Alonso to make home debut in unusual cup clash  talkSPORT

In Xabi Alonso’s first match as manager, Chelsea beat Fulham 3–2 in the Premier League.

Will Man City push to sign Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea? Transfers to look out for ahead of deadline day  thenationalnews.com

Cole Palmer Gives Xabi Alonso the Best and Worst Moments of Chelsea Debut  Sports Illustrated

The failure to replace Robert Sánchez remains a mystery but the new-look front three should buy time for the new manager’s principles to bed in After a weekend on which pretty much every potential challenger to Arsenal had demonstrated their flaws, there was a sense, perhaps even a need, for Chelsea to emerge as a seri

Xabi Alonso wins Chelsea debut as revamped front three dazzles  ESPN

Xabi Alonso called on his attacking trio of Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro to lead and inspire Chelsea this season after their goals helped begin his tenure began with a 3-2 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage.Palmer produced a wonderful display in what was a chaotic match, scoring early in the second half

Cole Palmer scores and sets up Joao Pedro as Chelsea give Xabi Alonso a winning start against Alvaro Arbeloa's Fulham at Craven Cottage in the Premier League.

Palmer and Rogers show promise of star double act for Chelsea

The opening round of Premier League fixtures offered plenty of surprises, making for a fitting set-up for what is expected to be an unpredictable season in England

CHELSEA begin their Premier League season on the road against local rivals Fulham. The Blues finished last season in a disappointing 10th place, missing out on Europe on the final day of the season. FULHAM VS CHELSEA LIVE COVERAGE They now return under the management of Xabi Alonso, who looks to guide the Blues back...