Enzo Fernandez

Liverpool could be ahead of other top clubs in the race for Benfica's Enzo Fernandez. According to 'The Mirror', the Argentine midfielder has reached a ...

That is, a figure close to 30 million. 'The Mirror' reported that [Liverpool](https://www.besoccer.com/team/liverpool) have reached a pre-agreement with the Portuguese side and the player himself.

In today's Liverpool news round up, we cover reports from Argentina stating Liverpool have a pre-agreement in place to sign Benfica midfielder Enzo ...

[Kaide Gordon](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/kaide-gordon/)also looks to be making good progress, sharing [footage](https://www.thisisanfield.com/2022/12/kaide-gordon-back-on-the-pitch-after-10-month-injury-nightmare/)of him jogging out on the training pitches in Dubai, having been sidelined for 10 months with a pelvic injury. [Record](http://Another source in Argentina, Varsky Sports, say Liverpool ), one of the leading sources for news in Portugal, claimed Liverpool had been in contact with Benfica regarding Enzo Fernandez’s availability, with the 21-year-old impressing for Argentina at the World Cup. I will not say what she said but this is [Sunderland](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/sunderland) host [West Brom](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/west-brom) at 8pm (GMT). this is my boy.. [Luis Diaz](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/luis-diaz/)‘s partner has [shared images](https://www.instagram.com/stories/luisdiaz19_/2991578986186532358/)of the Liverpool winger in hospital, with reports in Colombia claiming he underwent surgery on his latest knee injury on Saturday. [Jurgen Klopp](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/jurgen-klopp/) [name-dropped](https://www.thisisanfield.com/2022/12/jurgen-klopp-says-liverpool-prospect-has-everything-except-1-attribute/)one youngster he believes “has everything” to be a top centre-back. [Arthur](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/arthur/)is [ahead of schedule](https://www.thisisanfield.com/2022/12/liverpool-receive-arthur-injury-boost-with-new-end-of-the-month-timescale/)with his recovery and may be able to return to training later this month, according to reports in Italy. Su cláusula de salida es de 120 millones de euros. Es cierto el interés de Liverpool por Enzo Fernández e incluso le acercó una oferta de contrato al jugador. [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/3991075/2022/12/12/ornstein-world-cup-transfer-targets/?source=emp_shared_article)‘s David Ornstein has today [reported](https://www.thisisanfield.com/2022/12/reds-front-runners-for-bellingham-kudus-contact-latest-lfc-transfer-rumours/) that there is a feeling among the clubs interested in Jude Bellingham that Liverpool are the leading the race to secure his signature. [Other reports in Spain](https://www.thisisanfield.com/2022/12/ward-is-a-big-fan-liverpool-links-to-world-cup-midfield-duo-continue/) suggested the Reds had a pre-agreement in place to sign him next summer, with Real Madrid also said to be interested.

The versatile midfielder has been one of the stars of the World Cup for Argentina but clams he's joining the Reds seem highly speculative.

There appears to not actually have been nothing new and revelatory out of Portugal in recent days, but over there has been a vague growing noise suggesting Fernández to the Reds could be on coming from that direction and it seems this that Diario is turning into personal terms. [ Diario AS](https://twitter.com/diarioas/status/1602091178119385090)—interested in the player on account of him also being heavily linked with Barcelona—say that Portuguese reports say he’s agreed personal terms and those Spanish reports are in turn now being picked up by English outlets. [Liverpool](https://liverpooloffside.sbnation.com/) could be set to throw another massive transfer fee at Benfica to sign 21-year-old Argentine World Cup star Enzo Fernández and there are even claims that the Reds have already agreed personal terms with the player.

Liverpool may have won the race for Argentina and Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez and 'agreed' on a deal ahead of a June 2023 transfer, according to fresh ...

Well, the only problem with that player! "So that’s the first problem with that player. After Edwards' departure earlier this year, Ward was tasked with leading the pursuit of Darwin Nunez from Benfica, whom he agreed to an initial £64m deal with. Ward was first able to make use of those connections last January as worked alongside Michael Edwards to strike a deal for then-Porto forward Luis Diaz, who had been close to agreeing on a switch to Tottenham Hotspur. It is suggested that Anfield officials, who are still being led in procedures by outgoing sporting director Julian Ward, have reached an arrangement with Benfica over a deal to bring Fernandez to Merseyside in June. "Liverpool accelerated the efforts to incorporate Enzo Fernández and has already signed a pre-agreement with Benfica, the Portuguese club that has the federative rights of the young midfielder of the Argentine national team, who earned a place among the starters of Lionel Scaloni's team during the World Cup in Qatar," claims the report.

Enzo Fernandez has shone at the World Cup during Argentina's charge to the semifinals, attracting the interest of top clubs.

After joining Benfica, Fernandez was straight in at the European deep end. Benfica received a brutal Champions League draw, with Juventus, PSG and Maccabi Haifa in their group. He can play as a number four but also as a number eight." Real Madrid began tracking Fernandez seven years ago, when he was coming through the youth ranks in his home country. What a goal it was, too: cutting inside to bend the ball precisely into the corner. There, his performances were so impressive that Man United, Real Madrid and Inter Milan considered signing him.

Enzo Fernandez has shone at the World Cup during Argentina's charge to the semifinals, attracting the interest of top clubs.

After joining Benfica, Fernandez was straight in at the European deep end. Benfica received a brutal Champions League draw, with Juventus, PSG and Maccabi Haifa in their group. He can play as a number four but also as a number eight." Real Madrid began tracking Fernandez seven years ago, when he was coming through the youth ranks in his home country. What a goal it was, too: cutting inside to bend the ball precisely into the corner. There, his performances were so impressive that Man United, Real Madrid and Inter Milan considered signing him.

Enzo Fernandez has starred for Benfica this season and in the World Cup with Argentina and has now emerged as a transfer target for Liverpool to bolster ...

Liverpool made striker Darwin Nunez their club-record signing when the striker joined from Benfica in a deal worth £64.2million (€75m) up front plus a series of add-ons earlier this year. Fernandez only joined Benfica over the summer in a deal worth €10million (£8.9million) plus €8m (£7.1m) in add-ons from Argentine giants River Plate. [Tell us what you think here.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/enzo-fernandez-liverpool-benfica-argentina-28712226#comments-section) [Have Your Say!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/enzo-fernandez-liverpool-benfica-argentina-28712226#comments-section) Would Fernandez be the best possible midfield signing for Liverpool ? Fernandez primarily plays at the base of a three-man midfield for Argentina, while has has also featured in Benfica’s 4-2-3-1 formation. The 21-year-old midfielder curled into the top corner late on to ensure Argentina won a match they desparately needed to.

Liverpool fans could be treated to regular midfield masterclasses next season amid stunning reports from Argentina suggesting that a pre-agreement has been ...

On the opposite flank, Luis Diaz is set for three months out injured but his electric pace and unpredictable trickery still make him a key long-term weapon at Anfield. Liverpool are thought to be leading a fiercely-contested race for England superstar Jude Bellingham, with Klopp himself pushing hard for the transfer. Fernandez, meanwhile, has forced his way into Lionel Scaloni's Argentina team that will face Croatia in the World Cup semi-finals on Tuesday night. Now clear of the 200-appearance mark on Merseyside, the 30-year-old is under contract until 2027 and it would be a surprise to see him depart before then. With several other high-profile players linked as the Reds attempt to make up for a lacklustre start to the season, Express Sport takes you through how they could line-up with a freshly-bolstered squad... Liverpool's defence has been settled for some time but a world-class partner for Virgil van Dijk remains elusive.

LIVERPOOL have reportedly won the transfer chase to sign Benfica's Argentinean star Enzo Fernandez.And the Reds have allegedly already “agreed”

[Croatia tonight in the semis](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9879185/argentina-vs-croatia-world-cup-semi-final-date-tv-channel-live-stream/). [Fernandez](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9880867/holland-put-off-argentina-players-penalties-world-cup/) in order to fend off expected [interest from Premier League rivals Manchester United and City](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9703677/man-utd-transfer-enzo-fernandez-benfica/). [Benfica](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/team/259742/benfica/) looks like it will be short-lived after his outstanding displays for [Argentina](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/team/249852/argentina/) at the World Cup. “The English club in this way anticipated two other greats in the Premier League, Manchester United and Manchester City, institutions that had also planned to add the former River and Defense and Justice since June 2023.” It states: “Liverpool accelerated the efforts to incorporate Enzo Fernández and has already signed a pre-agreement with Benfica, the Portuguese club that has the federative rights of the young midfielder of the Argentine national team, who earned a place among the starters of Lionel Scaloni's team during the World Cup in Qatar. And the Reds have allegedly already “agreed” a deal to sign the midfielder in June 2023.

LIVERPOOL have reportedly won the transfer chase to sign Benfica's Argentinean star Enzo Fernandez.And the Reds have allegedly already “agreed”

[Croatia tonight in the semis](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20705738/argentina-vs-croatia-world-cup-semi-final-date-tv-channel-live-stream/). [BETTING SPECIAL - BEST WORLD CUP BETTING OFFERS AND FREE BETS](https://www.thesun.co.uk/betting/20605002/betting-offers-world-cup/) [Fernandez](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20712064/holland-put-off-argentina-players-penalties-world-cup/) in order to fend off expected [interest from Premier League rivals Manchester United and City](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20374033/man-utd-transfer-enzo-fernandez-benfica/). [Benfica](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1558298/benfica/) looks like it will be short-lived after his outstanding displays for [Argentina](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1322323/argentina/) at the [World Cup](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/). It states: “Liverpool accelerated the efforts to incorporate Enzo Fernández and has already signed a pre-agreement with Benfica, the Portuguese club that has the federative rights of the young midfielder of the Argentine national team, who earned a place among the starters of Lionel Scaloni's team during the World Cup in Qatar. And the Reds have allegedly already “agreed” a deal to sign the midfielder in June 2023.

The two have been strongly linked with England midfielder Jude Bellingham, who is the subject of heavy interest. It had been framed as if Enzo Fernandez would ...

He is better known for his precise passing and creativity, whereas Bellingham has far more of relationship with the goal, and is not afraid to take defenders on. Fernandez arrived to Benfica this summer from River Plate in a deal worth just €18m if all add-ons are completed, and has a release clause of €120m. The two have been strongly linked with England midfielder Jude Bellingham, who is the subject of heavy interest.

Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez has attracted plenty of attention for his performances at the World Cup, with Liverpool among the clubs linked with a ...

Klopp's team went into the international break seven points adrift of the top four in the Premier League, albeit with a game in hand on two of the teams above them. [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) club back as much as €120m, with Benfica reluctant to sell Fernandez for less than his asking price. Liverpool remains somewhere he would reportedly be keen to play, though Liverpool's domestic struggles could be a worry with Champions League qualification hanging in the balance. He isn't the only midfielder on the Reds' radar, with [Jude Bellingham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/jude-bellingham) links persisting, but progress appears to have been made. Benfica are understandably keen to keep hold of Fernandez as they fight for honours on multiple fronts. The same report suggests they have 'promised' to match any proposal from another suitor.

Reports in Portugal claim Liverpool are close to beating Real Madrid to both Enzo Fernandez AND Jude Bellingham after the Reds AGREE to sign £102m Benfica star ...

El Amri has suggested that Amrabat is edging nearer to a switch to [England](/sport/england_football/index.html) following his World Cup displays. Bellingham scored his first senior international goal when he headed home Luke Shaw's cross in England's 6-2 win over Iran in their opening World Cup group game. [held talks](/sport/football/article-10445743/Tottenham-talks-sign-Fiorentina-midfielder-Sofyan-Amrabat-loan-13m-option-buy.html) with Amrabat's current club Fiorentina over a move in January but failed to get a deal over the line, while the 26-year-old has recently been [linked](/sport/football/article-11514599/Liverpool-boss-Jurgen-Klopp-meets-representatives-Morocco-star-Sofyan-Amrabat.html) with [Liverpool](/sport/teampages/liverpool.html). Liverpool are reportedly close to beating Real Madrid to the signings of Enzo Fernandez (left) and Jude Bellingham (right) [Liverpool](/sport/teampages/liverpool.html) are close to beating Real Madrid to the signings of Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez and [Borussia Dortmund](/sport/teampages/borussia-dortmund.html)'s Jude Bellingham. [Chelsea](/sport/teampages/chelsea.html) in the race to sign Bellingham, who could cost upwards of £130million, with [the 19-year-old Jurgen Klopp's No 1 target](/sport/football/article-11507591/Liverpool-leading-race-England-star-Jude-Bellingham.html).

Liverpool have reportedly won the race to sign Benfica and Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez.The 21-year-old has had a meteoric rise in recent month.

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