Report: Liverpool contact Benfica over Fernández – competition for Real

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Enzo Fernández is one of the biggest discoveries at the World Cup in Qatar. Although the 21-year-old midfielder has only been part of the Argentina national team since September, he has featured in all five games at the World Cup to date, contributing one goal and one assist. Whether his club Benfica can plan long-term with Fernández, who moved from River Plate to Lisbon for 12 million euros last summer, seems questionable. European heavyweights have long been aware of the youngster. Now Liverpool FC is said to have intensified its courtship of Fernández.

Like the Portuguese “recordsreported, the top English club have been in touch with Benfica about a possible transfer next year. The Spanish journalist Manu Sainz from the “AS”, which should be treated with caution, recently went so far as to say that Fernández already had an agreement with Liverpool. The midfield talent has only been in Europe for around five months, but has been able to continue his rapid development in his home country without any problems. He made 24 appearances for Benfica, scoring three goals and providing five assists. In the most recent market value update in Portugal, Fernández was the biggest gainer when he was revalued by €15m to €35m now, which also earned him the status of shared MVP in the league.

Marcel de Almeida, Area Manager Transfermarkt Portugal, says: “It is very likely that Enzo will move on after just one year at Benfica. I would rule out a move in January unless someone is really willing to pull the release clause. Benfica have great chances to become champions again and reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League too, so they won’t sell a regular player in January. There could be a bid for Enzo in the summer and if his development continues at this pace I wouldn’t rule out €80m as a fee.” Real Madrid are also considered interested alongside Liverpool. The Spanish “Marca” recently reported that the “Royal” would see Fernández – regardless of the €120m release clause – as a cheaper alternative to Jude Bellingham (19), who is also associated with Liverpool. Both shooting stars are playing a strong World Cup and are probably driving the price tag up further.

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