According to English media outlet talkSPORT, Man City are confident of signing Enzo, who has informed Chelsea of his desire to join the club. With Enzo's departure looming, Chelsea have begun searching for a successor, with candidates including Scott, Wharton, Camavinga, and Kouadio Kone.

Man City are confident of securing Enzo's signature after the Argentine midfielder informed Chelsea of his wish to join the Manchester club, according to talkSPORT. Sources close to Enzo believe the deal is in its final stages with negotiations progressing well.

During Chelsea's Carabao Cup victory over Luton, manager Enzo Maresca left the Argentine international out of the squad as Enzo focused on completing his move to Man City.

When asked about Enzo's absence, Maresca said: "Yes, but we evaluate what is best for the team on the night from an individual and collective perspective, and what is better for the other players who are playing, and then we made the decision." When a reporter pressed him on whether Enzo had requested the omission, the manager denied it: "No, no, this was a decision made together by me and the club."

Man City's new manager, Enzo Maresca, is understood to be the driving force behind the club's interest in signing Enzo. Chelsea previously set a deadline of 5 p.m. local time on Friday, August 14, requiring interested clubs to meet their £120 million asking price. However, the deadline passed without Man City submitting an official bid.

Despite Chelsea's firm stance, the deal is expected to accelerate in the final days of the transfer window. According to regulations, Premier League clubs must complete all transfers by 11 p.m. local time on Tuesday, September 1.

Enzo not only missed Chelsea's second competitive match of the season but was also absent from the starting lineup in the club's season opener on Monday. In Chelsea's 3-2 victory over Fulham, Enzo came off the bench in the closing 25 minutes. After the match, he left the dressing room alone following his thanks to supporters.

Man City hope to sign Enzo to partner with Lille's new signing Ayyoub Bouaddi in midfield. Meanwhile, Newcastle have completed the signing of Nico Gonzalez, clearing a path for Enzo's move to the Etihad Stadium.

Maresca previously worked with Enzo at Stamford Bridge, where they won the UEFA Europa Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup together.

Chelsea's midfield transfer targets

talkSPORT's Ben Jacobs revealed on Monday that The Blues have shortlisted four players to fill the midfield void left by Enzo's departure.

Xabi Alonso's side are considering moves for Kouadio Kone, Wharton, Alex Scott, or Camavinga as Enzo replacements.

On Monday's "Hawksbee and Jacobs" programme, Jacobs explained: "We know Man City still want Enzo, and the money, squad position, and wage space freed up from the Gonzalez transfer has all helped.

"So Enzo will be a major focus from now until the transfer window closes. Meanwhile, Chelsea are very keen on Alex Scott.

"But it's like a domino effect—Man City and Chelsea need to agree on an appropriate transfer fee."

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