Enzo Fernandez transfer news: Man City open talks with Chelsea to sign Argentina midfielder

Manchester City have opened direct club-to-club talks with Chelsea to sign Enzo Fernandez, according to Sky in Italy.

Man City's interest in Fernandez remains despite missing Chelsea's August 14 deadline to bid for him.

Chelsea had agreed with Fernandez's representatives that he could be sold for £120m by that deadline, but an offer never arrived.

Reinforcing central midfield has become an even bigger priority for City following Rodri's departure to Barcelona earlier this month.