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- Enzo Fernandez is now priced at evens to join Manchester City this summer, level with the option of staying at Chelsea at 4/5
- The move follows City's heavy 3-0 Community Shield defeat to Arsenal, with new boss Enzo Maresca needing to strengthen his midfield following Rodri's expected departure
- Fernandez was booed by sections of the Chelsea crowd during Saturday's pre-season friendly, amid ongoing speculation over his future
Difficult Start To The Maresca Era
It's fair to say Enzo Maresca's first game in charge of Manchester City didn't go to plan, and the fallout appears to be shaping the club's approach in the transfer market.
Bookmakers have reacted to Sunday's Community Shield, which saw City's midfield repeatedly overrun in a heavy 3-0 defeat to Arsenal, leaving Maresca with clear areas to address before the transfer window closes.
With Rodri reportedly set to leave for Barcelona, City's midfield options look considerably thinner than in recent seasons, and Sunday's defeat only served to highlight that vulnerability in stark terms against a strong Arsenal side.
It's against that backdrop that Enzo Fernandez, a long-term target for Maresca, has re-emerged as a serious option, with bet365 placing City at evens to sign him in the final fortnight of the window.
Fernandez's Difficult Weekend At Chelsea
Adding further intrigue to the situation, Fernandez endured a mixed reception of his own during Chelsea's pre-season friendly on Saturday, with sections of the Stamford Bridge crowd booing him upon his introduction as a substitute, while other supporters offered their backing.
The reaction came amid continued speculation over his long-term future, following reports the Argentine midfielder had informed the club of his desire to leave earlier in the summer.
Reports suggested Chelsea had set a deadline for City to meet their reported £120 million valuation last Friday, and with no bid submitted before that point, Chelsea are understood to now consider the matter closed for the time being.
Despite that, the betting markets clearly haven't ruled out a late twist, with City's price continuing to reflect genuine belief that a deal could still be revived before the window shuts.
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Where To Bet On Enzo Fernandez's Next Club
Bet365 currently offer one of the more detailed markets on this ongoing saga, though as always it's worth comparing across the wider range of betting sites before placing a bet, particularly with the situation continuing to develop by the day.
Our guide to the best football betting sites is a great place to start for comparing the top operators for markets like this one.
