Liverpool have been linked with a move for Argentine international Enzo Fernandez and view him as their top target.
According to a report from Football Insider, Liverpool have prioritised a move for 21-year-old Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez, who is valued at £105 million. The Reds have reportedly moved on from Jude Bellingham.
Enzo Fernandez was chosen as the best young player in the recently-concluded World Cup after he helped Argentina win the tournament. The youngster put on splendid displays in Qatar, and his performances have caught the attention of Merseyside giants Liverpool.
Liverpool are in desperate need of a complete midfielder like him, and it will be interesting to see if they can convince Benfica to sell the player in the coming months. Manchester United are in the race to sign the player as well.
The Reds recently signed Darwin Nunez from the Portuguese club, and they will be hoping to convince Benfica to sell the midfielder as well. Fernandez joined Benfica at the start of the season and has been an important first-team player for them. But he has now become a top target for Liverpool, who are moving on from Jude Bellingham.
It is unlikely that the Portuguese club will look to sell the World Cup winner for a knockdown price. So Liverpool will have to pay his £105 million release clause in full in order to sign him. The report from Football Insider claims that Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has taken a hands-on approach in order to sign the player, and he has been making regular calls to get the deal over the line.
Enzo Fernandez is likely to be tempted to move to Liverpool if a concrete offer is presented, as it would be an exciting new challenge in his career. The midfielder deserves to play at a higher level, and a move to Liverpool would give him the platform to showcase his qualities in the Premier League and the Champions League.
Jurgen Klopp has a track record of improving young players and he could help the 21-year-old develop into a world-class footballer. It is clear that Liverpool will have to pay a club record fee in order to sign the player and it remains to be seen whether Fenway sports group are prepared to back their manager in the transfer market.
