{"id":555407,"date":"2026-04-28T17:28:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T17:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/555407\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T17:28:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T17:28:10","slug":"enzo-maresca-pushing-hard-for-chelsea-player-to-join-manchester-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/555407\/","title":{"rendered":"Enzo Maresca ‘pushing hard’ for Chelsea player to join Manchester City"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Enzo Maresca is already planning a raid on his former club, identifying Chelsea\u2019s Enzo Fernandez as the top priority to kickstart his new era at Manchester City if he takes over from Pep Guardiola.<\/p>\n

Enzo Maresca has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Pep Guardiola<\/a> at Manchester City, with reports suggesting he is already identifying key targets for a potential summer move. Having previously worked as Guardiola\u2019s assistant during their 2023 Champions League-winning campaign, Maresca is viewed by the City hierarchy as the natural successor. <\/p>\n

His successful, albeit brief, stint at Chelsea<\/a>, where he won the Conference League and Club World Cup, has only solidified his reputation.<\/p>\n

With that comes the potential to sign former players, with Enzo Fernandez among the main names<\/a> on the list. But, his future rides on whether the Blues up their contract offer for him and sign some experienced players come the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n

Where will Chelsea finish this season? Will they get a European spot?\ud83e\udd14 <\/p>\n

\"PremierPhoto by Michael Regan \u2013 The FA\/The FA via Getty Images Enzo Maresca wants Enzo Fernandez to join Man City<\/p>\n

According to Touchline<\/a>, Enzo Maresca has told Manchester City that Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez should be their top priority for the summer transfer window. <\/p>\n

The Italian manager, who is expected to succeed Pep Guardiola, is pushing hard to get the deal done.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no guarantee Guardiola will leave Manchester City in the summer, and a lot could depend on Enzo Fernandez<\/a>\u2018s views. But one thing that isn\u2019t going in their favour is the fact that Chelsea look set to miss out on Champions League football this season. <\/p>\n

Do you think Chelsea should have parted with Enzo Maresca?\ud83e\udd14 <\/p>\n

\"KiernanPhoto by Elsa \u2013 FIFA\/FIFA via Getty Images Chelsea don\u2019t want to sell to Enzo Maresca<\/p>\n

After the falling out involving the Chelsea owners and Enzo Maresca<\/a>, it\u2019s clear that any kind of business between Man City and the Blues won\u2019t be happening under their watch, unless it benefits them.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut Enzo Fernandez is interesting because you can imagine Chelsea, were they to sell Enzo Fernandez with potentially, and it\u2019s a hypothetical, Enzo Maresca in charge, getting a call from Man City saying under Enzo Maresca, we want Enzo Fernandez, the vice-captain of Chelsea, the price is going to skyrocket.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd I don\u2019t see any scenario, if I\u2019m perfectly honest, even with Rodri potentially leaving, where Man City drop the fee required to sign both Enzo Fernandez and Elliot Anderson.\u201d<\/p>\n

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