Chelsea open to new Fernandez contract despite talks standstill

Chelsea is reportedly still willing to hand Enzo Fernandez a new contract despite recent tensions and talks reaching a standstill. The club values keeping their £100m asset long-term, both for his on-field contributions and to demonstrate project stability to the squad.

According to TeamTalk, Fernandez's wage improvement demands have complicated negotiations, with summer bids potentially influencing the outcome. If top clubs don't show interest, Fernandez may need to accept a raise as his best option. Meanwhile, Liam Rosenior praised Cole Palmer's work ethic after Chelsea's recent win.