Enzo Fernandez has been linked with a move away from Chelsea, and the club is looking at Florian Wirtz as a potential replacement.

The 23-year-old joined Liverpool last summer, and he has 17 goal contributions in all competitions. He has played under Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen, and the newly appointed Chelsea manager is looking to reunite with him, as per Football Insider.

The Spanish manager is a huge admirer of the Liverpool star, and he played a key role in his development.

It remains to be seen whether Chelsea decides to make a move for him in the coming weeks. He has a long-term contract with Liverpool, and they paid £115 million for the player. It is highly unlikely that they will sanction his departure anytime soon. Liverpool are looking to build a team capable of winning major trophies, and the German International is a key part of their plans.

Meanwhile, the German midfielder has no reason to leave Liverpool for Chelsea. Chelsea is going through a period of transition, and he is more likely to fight for major trophies with Liverpool. It will be extremely difficult to convince Liverpool and the player.

Meanwhile, Fernandez has been heavily linked with Real Madrid in recent weeks. He could cost around £120 million, and it remains to be seen whether the Spanish outfit is prepared to get the deal done. They need more quality in the middle of the park, and the Argentine international would be a game-changer for them.

He has been outstanding for Chelsea, registering 22 goal contributions last season. His departure would be a huge blow for Chelsea.

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Chelsea are reportedly keeping an eye on Liverpool playmaker Florian Wirtz as Xabi Alonso considers a bold reunion with the midfielder he helped turn into one of Europe’s most exciting attacking talents.

According to Football Insider, Chelsea are monitoring Wirtz’s situation, but any move would likely depend on Enzo Fernández leaving Stamford Bridge this summer.

The Argentina international has been heavily linked with Real Madrid, and Chelsea are expected to demand a huge fee if they are forced into a sale.

That makes Wirtz more of a dream replacement than an active deal right now. Still, the link is fascinating because Alonso knows him better than most.

The pair worked together brilliantly at Bayer Leverkusen, where Wirtz became the creative heartbeat of Alonso’s title-winning side.

Enzo future could decide everything

Chelsea’s midfield picture is uncertain.

Fernández remains one of their biggest assets, but reports from ESPN have claimed Real Madrid admire him and that Chelsea could demand around £120m.

If that kind of money arrived, Chelsea would need a statement replacement.

Wirtz would fit that idea perfectly. He is technically brilliant, press-resistant and capable of playing as a No.10, advanced No.8 or wide creator.

Florian Wirtz stats under Xabi Alonso

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The problem is Liverpool. They only signed Wirtz recently and would not want to strengthen a Premier League rival unless the offer was enormous.

football.london has also reported that sources close to Chelsea have played down the idea, which means this story should be treated carefully for now.

Even so, from a Chelsea perspective, the logic is clear. If Fernández leaves, Alonso will want a midfielder who can immediately become the creative centre of his team.

Chelsea are watching rather than bidding. But if Real Madrid make their move, Wirtz could quickly become one of the most ambitious names on Chelsea’s shortlist.

Alonso has previously called Wirtz a ‘really special‘ player after the midfielder performed on a world class level under the Spanish manager at Bayer Leverkusen.

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