Manchester City supporters have delivered a remarkably clear message over a potential move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
While reports of City’s interest have generated plenty of transfer speculation, the reaction from supporters on X has been overwhelmingly negative. Rather than demanding that the club complete the deal, many fans are urging Manchester City to walk away.
Chelsea have reportedly set a 5pm UK deadline on Friday for an agreement over Fernandez’s potential departure. The London club have also made their financial expectations clear, with a £120 million transfer fee required to sanction the midfielder’s exit.
Manchester City have been in contact with Fernandez’s representatives in recent days, according to the report used as the basis for this story.
However, City supporters appear far less enthusiastic than the transfer rumours might suggest.
One fan summed up the mood bluntly: “Just walk away not worth it.”
Another wrote: “Please keep this guy away.”
A third supporter was equally dismissive, saying: “Good, we’re not going to sign this guy.”
The reaction suggests that many City fans believe £120m would be an excessive amount to spend on the Chelsea midfielder.
Man City fans tell the club to walk away
The strongest theme in the reactions was simple: Manchester City should not pay Chelsea’s asking price.
The comment “Just walk away not worth it” attracted significant engagement, while “Please keep this guy away” received even more attention.
Those responses reveal a level of scepticism that is difficult to ignore.
Fernandez is an established international midfielder with Premier League experience. Yet supporters clearly do not believe those qualities justify a £120m investment.
Manchester City have spent enormous sums on elite players in recent years, but fans have also become accustomed to the club making calculated decisions in the transfer market.
For many supporters, the reported asking price crosses that line.
The question is not necessarily whether Fernandez is a good player.
Instead, it is whether he is worth £120m to Manchester City.
Based on these reactions, many fans believe the answer is no.
‘Not for sale’ – Chelsea supporters add to the drama
The conversation became even more interesting when Chelsea supporters entered the discussion.
One Chelsea-related account posted: “Pay up you broke cunts.”
While the language was deliberately provocative, it captured the financial battle developing around Fernandez.
Chelsea’s reported £120m demand gives the Blues significant negotiating power. If City genuinely want the player, they would have to decide whether to meet an enormous valuation.
But Manchester City fans appear to be hoping the club refuses.
One supporter simply wrote “Not for sale”, while another urged the Blues to keep Fernandez.
The mixed messages illustrate the tension surrounding the potential deal.
Chelsea want a huge fee.
Manchester City would have to decide whether to pay it.
And City’s supporters appear to be warning the club not to get drawn into an expensive negotiation.
‘Clock keep ticking please’
Perhaps one of the most revealing fan reactions was: “Clock keep ticking please.”
That comment received considerable engagement and perfectly captured the attitude of supporters who want the deadline to pass without Manchester City submitting an acceptable bid.
The reported Friday deadline has therefore become something of a countdown for City fans.
Rather than anxiously waiting for confirmation that their club has signed Fernandez, many supporters appear to be hoping that time runs out.
That is unusual for a player of Fernandez’s profile.
Normally, a high-profile Manchester City transfer would generate excitement. In this case, however, the price appears to have overshadowed the player’s reputation.
The £120m figure is the key issue.
Some fans believe City should forget the deal
Another supporter wrote: “Just forget about this fraud.”
The comment is extremely critical, although it should be viewed as an expression of an individual fan’s opinion rather than an established assessment of Fernandez.
It nevertheless demonstrates how strongly some supporters feel about the potential transfer.
A separate reaction said: “Let them keep him.”
That sentiment appeared repeatedly throughout the discussion.
For these fans, there is no desire to see Manchester City enter a bidding war.
Instead, they would rather see the club move on to alternative targets.
That could be particularly important for Enzo Maresca.
What does Enzo Maresca think?
Manchester City’s new head coach Enzo Maresca has inherited a squad entering a completely different era following Pep Guardiola’s departure in June 2026.
Maresca will have his own tactical preferences and ideas about what his midfield should look like.
That makes the Fernandez situation especially interesting.
If Maresca considers the Argentine a priority, Manchester City may be willing to go further than supporters expect.
However, if the manager has alternative options, there would be little reason to pay Chelsea’s £120m valuation.
The club must also consider squad balance.
Fernandez is capable of operating in different midfield roles. But adding another expensive midfielder would require careful consideration of the players already available to Maresca.
A £120m transfer should be reserved for a player who can immediately become a central figure in the team’s plans.
City supporters clearly have doubts about whether Fernandez fits that description.
‘We aren’t getting him’
Another fan offered a more resigned response: “we dont care because we arent getting him.”
That reaction suggests that some supporters have already accepted the possibility that the deal will not happen.
Interestingly, there is little evidence of disappointment in that response.
Instead, it appears almost reassuring.
The fan seems comfortable with Manchester City missing out on Fernandez.
That is significant because it shows the difference between the media narrative around a transfer and the mood among supporters.
A transfer can be heavily discussed without fans necessarily wanting it to happen.
In this case, the £120m price seems to have changed the conversation.
‘Don’t take the bait’
One supporter had another warning for Manchester City: “Don’t take the bait.”
That message reflects a common concern in modern football transfers.
When a club publicly establishes a huge asking price, interested teams must decide whether to negotiate or walk away.
Manchester City have enough experience in the transfer market to know that paying over the odds can have long-term consequences.
A £120m fee would place enormous pressure on Fernandez from the moment he arrived.
Every poor performance would be judged against that price.
Every missed opportunity would generate criticism.
Every transfer window would bring questions about whether City received value for money.
That is why some fans appear to prefer caution.
‘Let them keep him’
The phrase “Let them keep him” was another notable reaction.
It is difficult to find a clearer indication that a section of the Manchester City fanbase is not convinced by the proposed transfer.
For these supporters, the answer is straightforward.
If Chelsea want £120m, City should simply move on.
There are other midfielders in world football.
Manchester City have the financial strength and reputation to explore alternatives.
There is no need to force a deal simply because Fernandez is available.
The biggest issue is the £120m price
It is important to separate two things.
The reactions do not necessarily mean that Manchester City fans believe Enzo Fernandez is a poor footballer.
Many of the comments are focused on the valuation.
The difference is crucial.
Fernandez has proven himself at the highest level. He is a World Cup winner and an established Premier League midfielder.
However, a £120m transfer would make him one of the most expensive players in football history.
That changes expectations dramatically.
For Manchester City supporters, the question appears to be whether the midfielder would provide enough additional quality to justify such an enormous investment.
At least from the reactions to the City Xtra post, many fans are unconvinced.
Man City fans send a strong transfer warning
The message from Manchester City supporters is remarkably consistent.
Do not overpay.
Do not panic.
Do not get drawn into Chelsea’s deadline.
Walk away if the price remains £120m.
Comments such as “Just walk away not worth it,” “Please keep this guy away,” “Good, we’re not going to sign this guy” and “Clock keep ticking please” show the strength of the reaction.
There is also a sense that supporters would rather Manchester City invest the money elsewhere.
With Maresca beginning his first season as City’s new head coach, the club has an opportunity to reshape the squad around his ideas.
Whether Fernandez is part of that vision remains uncertain.
Chelsea have set their valuation.
Manchester City have reportedly held talks with the player’s camp.
Now, the pressure is on the club to decide whether £120m represents good business.
Judging by the reaction from supporters, the answer from a large section of the City fanbase is already clear:
Walk away.
