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Real Madrid have moved swiftly to shut down mounting speculation linking them with a sensational summer move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez. The Spanish giants issued a firm public statement to distance themselves from the Argentine World Cup winner, despite recent comments from the player's representative hinting at a Stamford Bridge exit.

France legend Marcel Desailly believes William Saliba's rise to becoming the "best defender in the world" at Arsenal makes a future move to Real Madrid inevitable. The former Chelsea star insists "the door is open" for Saliba to join the Spanish giants, and has ranked him above Gunners team-mate Gabriel in terms of overall quality.

For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.

Enzo Fernandez's representative, Javier Pastore, has admitted the Chelsea midfielder's camp is exploring a move away from Stamford Bridge. While no deal is in place, the Argentine also addressed the player's links with Real Madrid and insisted the player remains fully focused on the 2026 World Cup.