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[^3]\n\nBritish media reported the agreement on Tuesday, with the transfer window set to close later that day at 2300 BST. [^4]\n\nThe £125 million fee is set to equal the British transfer record established when Liverpool signed Swedish striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United last year. [^5]\n\nEnzo Fernandez, a 25-year-old Argentine midfielder, has completed his medical examination before the transfer deadline. [^6]\n\nThe agreed fee matches the current Premier League record transfer fee. [^7]\n\nEnzo Fernandez becomes the most expensive signing in Manchester City history and ties the Premier League's record transfer fee alongside Alexander Isak's move to Liverpool. [^8]\n\nThe transfer fee of 125 million pounds is equivalent to approximately 145 million euros. [^9]\n\nThe Athletic reported that Fernandez was given permission by Chelsea to undergo a medical examination. [^10]\n\nErling Haaland posted a humorous message on social media saying, 'Yes, well, now I can go to bed' after the club announced the signing. 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