Chelsea is managing two separate transfer situations before the Premier League window closes at 23:00 BST on September 1, 2026. Manchester City remain interested in midfielder Enzo Fernández despite missing Chelsea’s August 14-15 deadline for a £120 million offer, while Fernández reportedly wants to leave and Real Madrid has ruled out pursuing him. Chelsea is also seriously considering Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez for less than £10 million after concerns over Robert Sanchez and Villa’s signing of Zion Suzuki as a replacement. Fernández is contracted through 2032, while Martínez is contracted through 2029.