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CHELSEA ISSUE EMPHATIC ANSWER TO REAL MADRID OVER ENZO FERNáNDEZ

Chelsea deny rumours of selling Enzo Fernández to Real Madrid, insisting the midfielder is a crucial part of their long-term plans. The club views him as a future leader.

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Midfielder Enzo Fernandez is crucial to Chelsea's long-term plan, and the club has emphatically denied rumours that he could be sold to Real Madrid.

Sources close to the Blues stress that Fernandez is still a key component of Chelsea's strategy under their present administration, despite ongoing connections to Los Blancos. The Blues are happy to keep him at Stamford Bridge.

Fernandez has been a reliable midfield player for Chelsea since joining from Benfica in January 2023 for a then-British record of £106.8 million. He has demonstrated his remarkable passing range, hard work ethic, and tactical awareness.

Club officials have refuted allegations that Chelsea would consider bids for the World Cup winner, highlighting his significance to the team's goals.

According to a source inside the club, "Enzo is essential to what we are creating here." "The club views him as a leader for years to come and is happy with his services."

Fernandez has long been a target for Real Madrid, and the player is amenable to the prospect of playing for the Spanish powerhouse someday.

Any prospective future relocation to the Bernabeu would, however, be quite expensive. According to sources, Real Madrid is not willing to pay Chelsea's asking price of at least £120 million for Fernandez.

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Given their present midfield depth with players like Jude Bellingham and Federico Valverde, the La Liga powerhouses are reluctant to spend that much money on any player and are not willing to explore a deal for Fernandez at that price.

Fernandez is still committed to Chelsea, where he is a key player in their pursuit of both domestic and European glory.

The Blues need to retain players like Fernandez if they want to regain their place among Europe's best.

Whether Chelsea's determination to repel attention from Madrid or other suitors will be made clear in the upcoming months.

According to insiders, however, Fernandez is and will continue to be a vital member of Chelsea as they aim to contend for titles on several fronts under Enzo Maresca.

Maresca could be a target for Madrid in the future, but the London team would have to make a huge offer before they would even entertain selling the midfield player.

The 24-year-old Fernandez has started all ten of Chelsea's games this season (in all competitions), scoring three goals and dishing out one assist.

In a recent interview, Maresca stated, "We are really satisfied with Enzo [Fernandez]." He has played as an offensive midfielder in 90% of our games, and I believe he excels in this role.

GOAL OF MONTH SHORTLIST INCLUDES WOLTEMADE’S BRILLIANT STRIKE

Newcastle's German star Leon Woltemade is nominated for Premier League Goal of the Month for his superb flick against Brighton. Vote now for the summer signing's improvised Amex finish.

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Woltemade receives Goal of the Month nomination - Credit: Getty Images

Earlier this month, the Magpies fell 2-1 against Brighton, but the German international's incredible flick tied the score.

However, the summer acquisition, who has scored six goals for United since joining from Stuttgart in the summer, grabbed attention at the Amex Stadium with a superb improvised finish from Lewis Miley's low cross.

Antoine Semenyo and Justin Kluivert of Bournemouth, Zian Flemming and Loum Tchaouna of Burnley, Chelsea's Moises Caicedo, Aston Villa's Emi Buendia, and Mo Salah of Liverpool are also on the shortlist.

Supporters of the Magpies may cast their votes for Woltemade by visiting here, and voting will begin at 1 pm GMT on Thursday, October 30. The winner will be revealed on Friday, November 7th at 1 pm GMT.

HUGE LISANDRO MARTINEZ UPDATE EMERGES AS UNITED PREPARE FOR FOREST ENCOUNTER

Manchester United receive a major boost as Lisandro Martinez returns to first-team training. The Argentine defender has been out since February with a knee injury and is now closing in on a first-team return.

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Martinez injury boost lifts United spirits ahead of Nottingham Forest trip - COURTESY/PHOTO

Lisandro Martinez returns to first-team training, giving Manchester United a significant conditioning boost ahead of their Premier League matchup against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Lisandro Martinez has returned to first-team training for Manchester United, giving them a significant fitness boost ahead of their Premier League matchup against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Due to a serious knee injury sustained during a Premier League match against Crystal Palace, the Argentina international has not played for the 20-time English champions since early February.

However, Martinez has been speeding up his recuperation in recent weeks, and on Wednesday, the former Ajax centre-back was allowed to rejoin his teammates for training.

It is extremely doubtful that Martinez will play for Man United when they travel to Forest on Saturday, but the 27-year-old might return to the team for the match against Tottenham Hotspur on November 9.

Lisandro Martinez of Manchester United resumes training with the first team.


According to Man United head coach Ruben Amorim, "He’s feeling fine," last week. "I do not want to mention a single day or week because the knee is doing so wonderfully.

"I am not sure, but the team's training is about to begin. After that, Licha's rhythm will determine whether he places or not, but he is closer to starting training again.

The Red Devils will not be taking any chances with the Argentine because of the severity of the injury, and his return may be postponed until after the international break in November.

Luke Shaw's place in the starting lineup is now seriously threatened; therefore, Martinez's return is a significant boost for the 20-time English champions. Martinez is an expert in the left-sided role in the back three.

After joining Old Trafford from Ajax in the summer of 2022, the South American has made 91 appearances for the Red Devils, tallying three goals and three assists.

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