11 Jun 2026 14:47:25
A big part of our summer transfer business hinges on Fernandez. If he stays, he could fill the left 10 spot, but if he goes it’s certainly a position we need to bring someone into. It also impacts the profile we’d be potentially looking for in the pivot.
If I were the club, with such a long time left on his contract, I’d have been clear that we’re willing to negotiate at £120m up until the start of the World Cup, any later negotiations will involve a price hike. By all accounts there’s been zero club to club contact from any of his suitors. Is it time to tell him he won’t be sold this summer, report back after the World Cup? We don’t want to be scratching around for a replacement at the end of the window.
In other news, Mhueka and Murray-Campbell, from the youth setup, have been told they can have loans next season. Alonso is apparently keen to see a pathway to the first team for youth players. On that note, some players will have a chance to impress during the summer. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Derry get a spot in the first team squad next season. Kavuma-McQueen and Walsh could impress during preseason too, but, without European football this year it’s tough to see space for them.
11 Jun 2026 18:21:51
Hmm, Real Madrid in for Bernardo Silva and Mourinho wants Fernandes from West Ham. Things don't look like they're panning out the way Enzo Fernandez might have wanted.
11 Jun 2026 20:11:18
Time will tell, J. Personally, I feel he is angling for a new contract and payrise. I expect him to stay.
12 Jun 2026 00:46:10
It is certainly looking like he won't have many options, but I fully expect a transfer request to be handed in and Madrid to bid low with Citeh. We can put as high a price tag as we want, but when he pulls an Isac and refuses to return to training, our options become much more limited.
12 Jun 2026 07:30:13
I don't think he does that. Might be wrong, but I think he's more likely to see the season out and see if a move materialises next summer.
12 Jun 2026 08:44:36
I actually think Enzo Fernandez is a decent person, and really don't see him acting like Isac Melbourne.
12 Jun 2026 11:31:24
Time will tell. While he may be a decent player, I think a decent person may be a stretch.
Also, while you may not believe he would pull an Isac, he already did as much at Benfica, leaving Portugal without permission (well prior to any sale), and it was widely reported that he said he would not return to play for them again.
There is a reason the Benfica fans hate him with a passion. He is the type of bloke to kiss the badge one week and refuse to ever play for the same club a week later.
I'm not surprised he would be welcomed into the squad next year by some supporters, as the club seem to have lost any semblance of self-respect since the new owners showed up.
12 Jun 2026 14:01:21
Enzo Fernandez is the first player to come over to us after away games, and also the last to leave. He shows tremendous respect to us away fans, and his name is sung more than any other player.