Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, has identified the midfielder to sign as Enzo Fernandez’s replacement should the Argentina international decide to leave Stamford Bridge before the summer transfer window closes next week.
Fernandez is edging closer to joining Manchester City from Chelsea.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca is keen to bring Fernandez to the Etihad, having coached him at Chelsea.
Speculations regarding Fernandez’s future at Chelsea intensified on Thursday night after the 25-year-old was left out of the squad that defeated Luton Town in the Carabao Cup.
