Chelsea are monitoring Arsenal midfielder Martín Zubimendi as a potential replacement should Enzo Fernández depart for Manchester City this summer, according to reports from Transfer Talk.

The Spanish midfielder has emerged as a priority target at Stamford Bridge if the Argentine star leaves west London, with City understood to be firmly in the hunt for Fernández ahead of the next transfer window.

Zubimendi, who is contracted to Arsenal, would represent a significant acquisition for Chelsea — a direct move to prise a key player from a fierce Premier League rival. The Blues appear prepared to act decisively if Fernández's exit is confirmed.

Fernández has been a central figure in Chelsea's midfield since his record-breaking arrival at the club, making the prospect of his departure a matter of real concern for supporters. Manchester City's reported interest adds further urgency to Chelsea's contingency planning.

No deal has been confirmed on either front, but the situation is developing rapidly as the summer window approaches.