Maresca and Manchester City are advancing talks to sign Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez.
Manchester City have emerged as the biggest movers in the betting to sign Enzo Fernandez, with the market swinging dramatically towards a sensational move to the Etihad.
The Chelsea midfielder was available at a best price of 10/1 to join City when the market closed yesterday. However, heavy backing over the last 24 hours has seen Pep Guardiola's former club backed into as short as 5/2, making them one of the leading contenders in the Next Club market.
The sharp odds movement comes amid fresh speculation surrounding City's midfield plans following Rodri's uncertain future and the club's desire to reinforce the centre of the park ahead of the new Premier League season.
Enzo has developed into one of Chelsea's most influential players since his then British-record move from Benfica in January 2023. The Argentine enjoyed his best campaign in blue last season, registering 15 goals and 7 assists in 54 appearances across all competitions, while also helping Chelsea reach the FA Cup final. He has now contributed 30 goals and 29 assists in 166 appearances for the Blues, underlining his growing influence in the final third as well as his quality in possession.
Comfortable dictating play from deep or operating as an advanced No. 8, Enzo possesses the technical quality and passing range that would make him a natural fit in City's possession-based system.
Enzo Next Club Odds: Who is the Betting Favourite to Sign the Chelsea Midfielder?
According to recent odds at Oddschecker, Real Madrid remain the favourites to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández, carrying an implied probability of around 31%, with Manchester City close behind at approximately 29%. Elsewhere, the market gives any Spanish club an implied 25% chance of landing the Argentine, while a move to any French club is priced at around 14%.
Rodri Uncertainty Fuels Enzo Speculation
City's growing interest is hardly surprising. With Rodri's future becoming one of the biggest talking points of the transfer window, the Premier League giants are exploring potential midfield reinforcements should the Spaniard depart. While Enzo is not a like-for-like defensive midfielder, his ability to control possession, progress the ball through midfield and contribute offensively makes him one of Europe's standout central midfielders.
At just 25, the World Cup winner also fits City's long-term recruitment model of signing elite players entering their prime years. Manchester City's odds have been slashed from 10/1 to 5/2 in just 24 hours, indicating significant betting support behind a move that previously looked unlikely.
While Chelsea are under no obvious pressure to sell one of their star midfielders, dramatic odds movements often reflect changing market sentiment or increased confidence from bettors rather than confirmed negotiations.
Enzo Next Club Odds Betting Trends
According to Oddschecker data from the past seven days, Manchester City have received 61% of all bets placed on Enzo Fernández's next club, making them the clear favourites among punters. PSG account for 11% of bets, while any Spanish club has attracted 6%.
The trend has become even more pronounced over the last 24 hours, with Manchester City attracting 91% of all bets, while Real Madrid have received the remaining 9%, highlighting the growing confidence among punters that the Argentine could be Etihad-bound.
