Real Madrid have 'no intention' of signing Fernandez

Real Madrid have 'no intention' of signing FernandezImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Enzo Fernandez played in Argentina's first two World Cup group games and is expected to return to the starting line-up for Friday's round of 32 game with Cape VerdeByBen Collins, BBC Sport journalist and Nizaar Kinsella, Football reporterPublishedJust nowCommentsReal Madrid say they have "no intention" of trying to sign Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea this summer.After Chelsea failed to secure European qualification last season, well-placed sources say Fernandez is keen to leave and join Real.The Spanish giants are reportedly interested in signing the Argentina midfielder, who cost Chelsea a then-British record fee of £107m in February 2023.But Real issued a statement on Friday insisting those reports "do not correspond to reality"."In light of the reports and statements that have appeared in recent days regarding an alleged interest from Real Madrid in the player Enzo Fernandez, the club wishes to state that it has not made any effort, either direct or indirect, to sign the aforementioned player and, likewise, has no intention of undertaking such an operation," reads the statement., externalChelsea have confirmed they have not received any club-to-club approach from Real for Fernandez.The Blues have valued the 25-year-old at £120m, should serious interest materialise, but are not actively looking to sell and would be happy to retain him as a key player under new coach Xabi Alonso.Previous boss Liam Rosenior handed Fernandez a two-game suspension in April for saying he did not know whether he would remain at Chelsea next season and that he would "love" to live in Madrid.Chelsea sign Italy defender Palestra for £47mPublished1 day agoChelsea's George close to permanent Everton movePublished2 days agoThe Premier League club signed Fernandez from Benfica shortly after he helped Argentina win the World Cup for a third t...