Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso expects midfielder Enzo Fernandez to be involved in the club's Carabao Cup fixture against Luton Town on Thursday. This comes amid reports that Manchester City is preparing a late attempt to sign the Argentinian before the 1 September transfer deadline.
Fernandez, valued at £120m, has been linked with an exit from Stamford Bridge throughout the summer. Manchester City, despite missing an informal deadline set by Chelsea earlier in the window, is anticipated to make another bid.
Alonso confirmed Fernandez has been training well and will be involved in the upcoming match. The 25-year-old previously came off the bench in Chelsea's Premier League opener against Fulham on Monday.