Football transfer deadline day: Manchester City move for Fernández, Newcastle seal £51m deal, and more

Enzo Fernández is increasingly confident he will make the move from Chelsea to Manchester City. The deal is expected to be worth more than £120m. Chelsea continue to try and secure a replacement: Roma’s Manu Koné and Monaco’s Lamine Camara are being targeted.

Football transfer deadline day: Manchester City move for Fernández, Newcastle seal £51m deal, and more

TL;DR

  • Enzo Fernández is reportedly close to a move from Chelsea to Manchester City for over £120m.
  • Antonio Rüdiger has retired from international football after 86 appearances for Germany.
  • Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football.
  • Newcastle United has signed Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Lille for approximately £51m.
  • Brighton is set to sign Femi Azeez from Millwall for up to £15m.
  • Crystal Palace is close to signing Malick Fofana from Lyon for up to £34m.
  • Tottenham Hotspur avoided relegation thanks to Roberto De Zerbi's management.
  • Manchester United faces challenges selling players due to high wage demands.
  • Claudio Echeverri will be loaned to Benfica by Manchester City.