The Argentine
midfielder, signed by Chelsea for £107 million in 2023, has personal terms
agreed with City and a contract ready at the Etihad.
Chelsea will let him go only if they secure midfield reinforcements first, like Senegal's Lamine Camara, while fans debate whether to keep him or cash in.
Eden Hazard cautioned that leaving could risk fan trust, citing Fernández's World Cup controversy and his own Chelsea exit, even as the midfielder has shone on the pitch.