Transfer: Alonso identifies midfielder to sign as Enzo Fernandez’s replacement at Chelsea

Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, has identified the midfielder to motion arsenic Enzo Fernandez’s replacement should the Argentina planetary determine to permission Stamford Bridge earlier the summertime transportation model closes adjacent week.

Fernandez is edging person to joining Manchester City from Chelsea.

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca is keen to bring Fernandez to the Etihad, having coached him astatine Chelsea.

Speculations regarding Fernandez’s aboriginal astatine Chelsea intensified on Thursday night aft the 25-year-old was near retired of the squad that defeated  Luton Town successful the Carabao Cup.

According to Foot Mercato, Alonso is stepping up efforts to motion Lamine Camara from Monaco, aft Chelsea joined Liverpool and Crystal Palace successful the contention to motion the Senegal international.

The study added that Alonso has made enquiries astir the 22-year-old midfielder and that the subordinate is unfastened to moving to Chelsea.

Transfer: Alonso identifies midfielder to motion arsenic Enzo Fernandez’s replacement astatine Chelsea