According to Fichajes, Al-Ittihad are reportedly preparing a league-record €200 million offer to prise Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea. Such a figure will not only break the Premier League’s record for a player sale, but also create a new one in the Saudi Pro League, as the Argentine’s future is currently uncertain at Stamford Bridge.
Enzo Fernandez’s future beyond the current campaign is the hot topic over at Chelsea. The London giants are unsure whether the midfielder wants to stay beyond the end of the season, amid constant media links and his recent comments that may have further fuelled speculation.
Real Madrid are pushing to sign the midfielder, with the report stating they might be ready to pay as much as €120 million for the Argentine World Cup winner. Chelsea could make themselves stronger, given that Fernandez has a contract with the club until 2032, meaning they could demand significantly higher than the reported €121 million they paid to sign him from Benfica back in January 2023.
PSG are also keen, with the story further suggesting the Parisians were quoted a figure of €150 million, something they might be open to paying if necessary. However, there could be a new twist in the tale, as Saudi Pro League giants Al-Ittihad are now reportedly preparing a mammoth €200 million bid for Fernandez.
Such a figure would shatter the Saudi Pro League record, as well as create a new one in the Premier League for a player sale. Chelsea might be tempted by the prospect of receiving €200 million for their midfielder, who has been a key part of their side with 18 goals and assists to his name this term.
Al-Ittihad could certainly express their solid ambition if they were to follow through with the reported €200 million offer, which Chelsea might even accept. However, the big decision might lie with the player, who is reportedly not considering a move to the Middle East just yet, as Fernandez is reportedly open to joining Real Madrid.
Chelsea might be ready to fight to keep hold of Fernandez amid interest from European rivals, although the prospect of a big sale to Al-Ittihad might pique their interest. There are considerable doubts whether Fernandez would like to move to the Saudi Pro League at this stage of his career, as he might prefer a switch to one of the top European giants, especially if Chelsea misses out on Champions League football.
