Enzo Fernandez's potential move to Real Madrid is in serious jeopardy as the La Liga giants are reportedly leaning towards signing Manchester City midfielder Rodri. Fernandez, following Chelsea's Champions League defeat to PSG, expressed doubts about his future with the English club. When asked about his future at Stamford Bridge, Fernandez responded: 'I don't know. There are eight games left and the FA Cup. There's the World Cup and then we'll see.'

Fernandez, who was signed by Chelsea in 2023 for a figure close to £107 million, has been one of the team's most influential players, making over 150 appearances. Although he has five years left on his contract, everything indicates that the Argentine could seek a change of scenery sooner than expected.

Recently, Fernandez stated that he was not in talks for a transfer, but he did not rule out the possibility of a long-term change. 'There are no talks,' he told ESPN Argentina. 'Right now I'm focused on Chelsea, we'll see after the World Cup.'

The Chelsea player fueled rumors about his possible transfer to Real Madrid by admitting that he would 'like' to live in the Spanish capital. Much of Fernandez's frustration at Stamford Bridge seems to be related to the decision to dispense with former coach Enzo Maresca. According to the Spanish media outlet Mundo Deportivo, Real Madrid is interested in Fernandez but considers Rodri as their 'preferred option' for the midfield. Rodri, who joined Manchester City in 2019, has won four Premier League titles and received the Ballon d'Or award before his recent injury.

The main obstacles to Rodri's signing are his age, as he will turn 30 this summer, and the fact that Manchester City values him at around 100 million euros. As a result, Real Madrid is considering other options and has included Fernandez on its list of potential targets. Fernandez's partner, Valentina Cervante, was recently asked about rumors that the family would be moving in the summer. 'Are we staying at Chelsea? I don't know, hopefully yes, I love it,' she told Azzenstream. 'Madrid? I don't know, I don't know, wherever they tell me to go, I'll go with the boys.'

Meanwhile, Chelsea manager Rosenior believes that Fernandez is 'fully committed' to the Premier League club, despite his recent comments. 'I had a great conversation with Enzo this morning before training, not just about his comments, but also how he is feeling, how we can improve as a team,' Rosenior said before Chelsea's 3-0 defeat to Everton before the international break. 'He is one of the captains at the club and what I will say is that he made it very clear how happy he is here at this club, how much he wants to win and how passionate he is for us to be successful.

He also said that, in translation and in emotion, things get misinterpreted. For me, he is fully committed to this group and to winning here at this club.'

The defeat against Everton left Chelsea in sixth place in the Premier League, six points outside the top four. Rosenior's team will play again on Saturday with the FA Cup quarter-finals against Port Vale, before returning to Premier League action against Manchester City.