Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso addresses Enzo Fernández transfer rumors

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has addressed ongoing transfer speculation regarding midfielder Enzo Fernández. Despite interest from Manchester City, Alonso reaffirmed that Fernández is a Chelsea player and is preparing for the Premier League opener against Fulham.

Chelsea had reportedly set a £120 million valuation for the Argentine international and established an August 14 deadline for formal bids. Since no offer was received by that date, the club has indicated that Fernández is not for sale this summer. Alonso praised the player's professionalism and integration into the squad following his return from the World Cup.

In addition to the Fernández situation, Alonso has discussed his broader vision for Chelsea, including the importance of squad identity and the role of key players like defender Levi Colwill, whom he considers one of the world's leading centre-backs.