Chelsea are set for a huge transfer window with a number of incomings and outgoings certain to take place at the club.
While the fans will be excited about the potential arrivals, its also important to keep an eye on the players who might leave the club.
Enzo Fernandez, for instance, is one of the players who has been strongly linked with a move away from the club. And the Argentine’s recent comments has only added fuel to the fire.
During a discussion with Gaston Edul, he said, “Real Madrid, always Real Madrid,” when asked which team he plays as on EA Sports FC.
Fernandez became the most expensive player in British football when completing a £107 million ($144m) move to Stamford Bridge in January 2023. He signed an eight-and-a-half-year contract in west London.
However, just 18 months into that contract, he is already being linked with a move away from Chelsea as Real Madrid are reportedly keen on his signature.
During his tenure at Chelsea, the Argentine has overcome a rough start to establish himself as one of the most important players in the Chelsea squad.
Given how far Fernandez has come in such a short period of time, it's exciting to think about how high his ceiling is as a player and how much more of his potential is yet to be unlocked.
While Real Madrid boasts a rich history of getting what they want in the recruitment market, Chelsea are reportedly ready to do all they can to keep Enzo in his current surroundings.
He has two games left to take in this season - a crucial Premier League clash with fellow top-five hopefuls Nottingham Forest and a Europa Conference League final date with Real Betis.