Chelsea want players with 'desire to play' amid Fernandez speculation

NAMPA / DPA

2026-08-28

London (PA Media/dpa) - Coach Xabi Alonso says he wants players that "feel that desire to play" for Chelsea after Enzo Fernandez was left out of the squad for Thursday's League Cup win over Luton. The Press Association understands that, as of early Friday, there had been no formal contact from Manchester City over a proposed move for the Argentina international. Chelsea's asking price of £120 million ($163 million), placed on Fernandez in May aft......

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