01 Jul 2026 13:50:58
Athletic are reporting that, from Real Madrid's perspective, a move for Fernandez is unlikely, with club sources downplaying the move. This is news that appears to have been confirmed by Fab Romano, via the power of emoji.
Personally, I don't think his behaviour has taken him past the point of no return, as far as being welcomed back into the team, from the World Cup, for pre-season. He certainly hasn't pulled a Courtois - yet.
This makes the move for Xhaka make even more sense, zero chance we're signing a £100m midfielder without selling one first. Without selling Fernandez, Xhaka makes sense from a financial and character perspective.
01 Jul 2026 22:27:10
City may well be in for Enzo F if Madrid cannot afford him?
01 Jul 2026 23:06:32
I have a feeling it will go through. Their president promised a high profile signing, publicly made a bid for Alvarez (I don't think that was ever going to happen), but I don't really see any other big names being possible. Olise won't be leaving Bayern, and I don't really see any other big names out there that are possible.
02 Jul 2026 08:28:50
Fiser
If the other clubs are fighting to keep hold of their big names, we should as well.
02 Jul 2026 16:27:14
I tend to agree, Bill, and was sorry we couldn't keep hold of Cucurella. If we lose Enzo as well, that is two of our best-performing players from last season gone, so then the question is, can we replace them with equal quality, confidence, and experience.
02 Jul 2026 16:51:41
If a player has had his head turned by another club, and wants to leave, then that is fine by me. Thank you, and goodbye. Curcurella was very honest when asked about his move home to Spain, and it was very much for family reasons, and I wish him well. If, and it remains a big if, Enzo wants to leave, then the price needs to reflect his ability, and I read somewhere that the club will not entertain offers less than £120 million, and that was before Elliot Anderson signed for Man City at £117 million, and Tonali to Spurs for £100 million! The fees are crazy.
If Alonso lines us up as a 3-4-2-1, then Moises and Xhaka will occupy those 2 central spots, and Palmer and Estevao will fill the two 10's, and Jaoa Pedro may well work there as well, and that is before Alonso even looks at a replacement. That all said, I have a feeling Enzo might just stay.
02 Jul 2026 18:18:12
Good post Greenaway, and yes, players will have reasons beyond money or even going to a 'bigger' club like Real Madrid for moving from CFC. Family concerns are a good and understandable human reason!