22 hours ago
11
PROTECT YOUR DNA WITH QUANTUM TECHNOLOGY
Orgo-Life the new way to the future Advertising by Adpathway
Published Aug 25, 2026, 5:40 PM GMT+1
Dominic is a football journalist for Football FanCast, specialising in Premier League reporting, transfer analysis and the EFL. He graduated from the University of Huddersfield in 2022 with a first-class honours degree in Sports Journalism.
Since leaving university, Dominic has written for several leading football publications, including GiveMeSport, Football FanCast, The Transfer Tavern and Sports Mole, producing everything from transfer exclusives and breaking news to in-depth analysis and match coverage.
Dominic has previously worked in club media with FC Halifax Town, as well as for The Halifax Courier, where he interviewed figures including Pete Wild, Gary Johnson and Phil Parkinson. He has also interviewed the likes of Gus Poyet and Dean Saunders for Football FanCast.
His expertise lies in assessing the credibility of transfer stories, analysing what potential deals mean for clubs on and off the pitch and providing context behind football's biggest talking points. Through years of covering Manchester United and Newcastle United, Dominic has developed an extensive understanding of both clubs, their recruitment strategies and the issues that matter most to supporters. His reporting is informed by established relationships across the football industry, providing valuable insight into the game's biggest stories.
A Tranmere Rovers supporter, Dominic has a particular passion for the EFL and enjoys covering every level of the English football pyramid.
Manchester City are now set to make a late bid for Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez, with the midfielder keen on a move to the Etihad Stadium.
Super agent Jorge Mendes has recently been in talks to try and orchestrate a move, but Chelsea are playing hard-ball, and continue to demand £120m, given that Fernandez is one of their prized assets.
Man City are looking to make a statement signing in the middle of the park, with Jamie Carragher suggesting they won't be able to win the Premier League title following Rodri's departure to Barcelona, saying: "A few weeks ago, I thought Man City might have a chance – but it was all around Rodri. If Rodri stayed I'd maybe make a case for them, but without Rodri, I just can't see it."
The Argentinian is a different type of midfielder to Rodri, considering he is more proficient from an attacking point of view, picking up 20 goals and ten assists for the west Londoners in all competitions last season.
Rodri, on the other hand, excels when it comes to retaining possession, completing considerably more passes per 90 than the Chelsea midfielder in the Premier League last season, and double the number of accurate long balls.
|
Premier League performance 2025-26 |
Rodri |
Enzo Fernandez |
|
Goals |
1 |
10 |
|
Assists |
4 |
|
|
Big chances created |
2 |
11 |
|
Accurate passes per 90 |
86.7 |
50.6 |
|
Accurate long balls per 90 |
5.4 |
2.7 |
While the 25-year-old may not be a like-for-like replacement for the Spaniard, his ability on the front foot means he would be an exciting addition to Enzo Fernandez' squad, and Fabrizio Romano has shared a new update on City's pursuit.
Man City set to make offer for Enzo Fernandez
REUTERS/Amanda PerobelliTaking to X, Romano revealed that Man City are set to make a bid for Fernandez ahead of the September 1st transfer deadline, and the central midfielder has "opened the doors" for a move to the Etihad Stadium.
However, Chelsea will only be prepared to sanction a move if the money is right, and they remain in a strong negotiating position, as the 49-cap Argentina international remains under contract at Stamford Bridge until 2032.
Former interim Chelsea manager Calum McFarlane described the former Benfica man as "exceptional" last season, and Xabi Alonso may be reluctant to lose him, having also singled him out for high praise since his arrival.
Speaking prior to his side's 3-2 victory at Fulham on Monday night, the Spaniard said: "He's a top, top player. He's training really well since he started 10 days ago with the team, very integrated. We are happy with him and he's getting ready for Monday."
English (US) · 
French (CA) ·