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Chelsea ace Enzo Fernandez eyed by TWO European giants for shock transfer after £107m midfielder loses starting XI spot
TWO European giants are prepared to make an audacious swoop for Enzo Fernandez – whose future at Chelsea is growing increasingly unclear.
The Argentine was a shock admission from the Londoners lineup for their weekend clash against Manchester United.
Enzo Fernandez was left out of Chelsea’s XI against Man Utd on SundayCredit: Reuters
The Argentine is being eyed by two European giantsCredit: Getty
Manager Enzo Maresca opted for Moises Caicdeo and Romeo Lavia instead saying he prefers their physicality.
But the snub leaves a huge question mark over Fernandez’s future at the club.
SunSport understands the midfielder is determined to fight for his place at Chelsea.
But a source said he has no intention of sitting on the bench for months on end if he falls down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge.
And Inter Milan and Barcelona – two of Europe’s biggest clubs – are now both monitoring the situation.
The midfielder has copped flak ever since Chelsea signed him from Benfica for a British record £107million in 2023.
TalkSPORT host Rory Jennings claimed recently that he should “never play for Chelsea again” and that he is potentially the “worst” signing in Premier Leaguehistory.
But Maresca has publicly spoken about the sympathy he has for Fernandez’s struggles to live up to his price tag, not least given the turmoil in his personal life.
Fernandez, 23, recently split from his childhood sweetheart Valentina Cervantes to live on his own – despite them having a daughter and son together.
Maresca said ahead of Chelsea’s clash with United: “They are human beings and if you pay £100m that is not my problem.
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