CHELSEA made a shock move to try and land Sander Berge to replace Enzo Fernandez, according to reports.
The Blues sold the Argentine midfielder to Manchester City for a record-equalling £125million.
Chelsea attempted to sign Fulham’s Sander Berge on the closing stages of deadline day Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
The Blues sold Enzo Fernandez to Man City on deadline day for £125m Credit: Alamy
Stamford Bridge transfer chiefs tried to sign a replacement to replenish the ranks in Xabi Alonso‘s squad.
Monaco’s Lamine Camara looked to be signed and sealed on transfer deadline day, but there was no delivery on the midfielder despite a £47m agreement between the clubs.
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At the last minute the deal to sign the 22-year-old was called off by Monaco as they expected to sell Folarin Balogun to Everton, only for the USA star to decide against the deal following an earlier failed medical.
Chelsea were left fuming at this turn of events, with senior figures at the club thought to have been left astounded at the turn of events.
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But this may have never happened had they pursued a deal for a player up the road.
According to BBC Sport, Chelsea showed interest in signing Berge as their Fernandez replacement.
Norway international Berge was among the options explored by Blues transfer chiefs during the final days of the window.
However, they never submitted a formal bid for the 28-year-old.
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The Craven Cottage outfit are also said to have considered the Norway international to be not for sale.
Berge has made 78 appearances for the Cottagers since his arrival in West London from Sheffield United in 2023.
Chelsea were also eyeing moves for Roma‘s Manu Kone and allegedly Everton’s James Garner, though manager David Moyes denied that suggestion.
It means the club will likely make a move to land a new midfielder in the January transfer window.
Bournemouth’s Alex Scott, also a target for Manchester United, is among the priority targets.
Chelsea lost their first game under Alonso last weekend away at Arsenal, having taken an early lead through Morgan Rogers before goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard propelled the Gunners to victory.
Berge was one of Fulham’s key stars last season
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