EPL: No official offer for Fernández as Chelsea deadline expires - Reports

Chelsea has not received any official bids for midfielder Enzo Fernández, despite a reported deadline passing on Friday evening. The London club had previously informed Fernández's representatives of a verbal £120 million exit clause at the end of May. However, this arrangement has now been withdrawn as no official offer materialized before the stipulated time.

Fabrizio Romano reported on X that the deadline for submitting offers has passed, meaning any club still interested in signing the Argentina international will need to engage in direct negotiations with Chelsea. The previously discussed £120 million figure is no longer available as a fixed exit price.

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Chelsea had made a £120 million verbal exit figure available to Fernández’s representatives at the end of May.

Fernández joined Chelsea from Benfica in January 2023 and has become an integral part of the squad, featuring prominently in matches. His contract with the London club remains active.

With no official offer received before the deadline, Fernández continues to be a Chelsea player. The expired verbal exit clause signifies that potential suitors must now approach Chelsea directly to discuss transfer terms.

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Chelsea have reportedly informed Fernández’s camp that the £120 million verbal exit clause is “now off the table”.