Enzo Fernandez Reportedly Set for Manchester City Move as Enzo Maresca Readies for Managerial Role

The idea of Maresca taking players from his old club Chelsea is now a hot topic among football pundits and could turn into one of the most fascinating narratives of the summer transfer window.

Fernandez's long-term prospects at Stamford Bridge have become more uncertain after he was given an internal suspension for remarks that seemed to suggest he wanted to move to Real Madrid.

Real Madrid are the club most frequently mentioned in connection with the Argentine midfielder, but Flashscore sources still say Chelsea have doubts about whether a deal is financially viable this summer given the player's price tag.

Chelsea spent £106.8 million to bring Fernandez from Benfica, and they would ask for a fee higher than that should they decide to sell him.

That price might be too high even for Europe's top clubs, but City could still take a close look once Maresca is officially appointed as Guardiola's replacement.

Fernandez is highly regarded throughout Europe for his technical skills, ability to withstand pressure, and his knack for controlling the pace from midfield, attributes that would obviously appeal to City as they prepare for life after Guardiola.

This interest is certainly worth noting, but it is unlikely to affect City's chase for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson.

Flashscore has previously stated that City are growing more certain they will secure Anderson's signing before Manchester United, and that internal belief persists even as competition for his signature intensifies.

City will reportedly confirm Maresca as their next manager after Guardiola's final match in charge last Sunday.

The club is determined to prove that Guardiola's exit does not mark the end of their era of dominance and have signalled their intention to keep spending significantly on the team this summer.

Maresca is already being involved in the planning of future transfer targets as he gets ready to assume the role.