Chelsea transfer news: Xabi Alonso's Blues target 'complicated' deal to sign £50m-rated Enzo Fernandez replacement

By Seye Omidiora | 12 Oct 2026 23:57 , Last updated: 13 Oct 2026 01:25 Chelsea are reportedly preparing to launch an ambitious mid-season approach for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong following the summer departure of Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City in a record-equalling £125m deal . The Blues could not replace the Argentina international in the previous window as a move for Monaco's Lamine Camara fell through at the 11th hour .