Manchester City has reached an agreement to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández for a reported fee of $169 million. ^[1] Manchester City announced on Tuesday that they have signed Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernández from Chelsea for a record fee in English football history. ^[2] The 2026 summer transfer window for European football clubs closes on Tuesday, September 1 at 11pm GMT for the Premier League and La Liga, and on Monday, August 31 at 8pm local time for the Bundesliga and Ligue 1. ^[3] An anonymous source confirmed to The Associated Press that the deal was reached and would allow Fernández to complete the transfer before the deadline. ^[4] The $169 million fee would establish a shared British transfer record. ^[5] The 125 million pounds transfer fee is equivalent to approximately 169 million dollars. ^[6] This deal would equal the record transfer fee previously paid by Liverpool for Swedish striker Alexander Isak. ^[7] According to The Athletic, Chelsea has authorized Enzo Fernández to undergo a medical examination. ^[8] British media reported the agreement on Tuesday, stating the fee would equal the Premier League transfer record. ^[9] This fee makes Enzo Fernández the most expensive player in the history of English football. ^[10] Chelsea signed Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa on July 21 for a British record 117 million pounds ($158m) on a deal until 2033. ^[11] Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, and Manchester City were the most active clubs in the Premier League during the summer signing period, with Chelsea spending $476m, Tottenham spending $413.8m, and Manchester City spending $318.9m. ^[12]