Enzo Fernandez

2022 - 12 - 24

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Man Utd 'overtake' Liverpool in Enzo Fernandez transfer chase with ... (The Irish Sun)

MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly overtaken Liverpool in the chase to sign Enzo Fernandez.The Benfica midfielder has become one of the most-sought aft.

[Argentina to World Cup glory](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9924433/argentina-france-messi-wins-world-cup-mbappe/). [UOL Esporte](https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/colunas/mercado-da-bola/2022/12/23/manchester-united-tem-melhor-jovem-da-copa-como-prioridade-para-2023.htm) are claiming that United are willing to meet that figure - putting them in front of their Anfield rivals in the transfer chase. [Benfica having no desire to sell him for any less than his mammoth £105m release clause](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9941497/transfer-news-man-utd-liverpool-enzo-fernandez/). [United](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9939249/man-utd-nottingham-forest-stream-free-tv-channel-kick-off-time-premier-league/) boss Erik ten Hag that he is the right man needed to bolster his own side. [Liverpool](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/team/248056/liverpool/) were big admirers of the 21-year-old [Fernandez](https://www.thesun.ie/who/enzo-fernandez/) before his stellar Qatar 2022 displays. [Bruno Andrade](https://twitter.com/brunoandrd/status/1606381412868886528?s=20&t=F5EyJucTzSLTgKzdy0Jo7Q) added that “talks are ongoing” between all parties involved.

Man Utd 'overtake' Liverpool in Enzo Fernandez transfer race with ... (Irish Mirror)

Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez rose to prominence with a series of starring performances for Argentina at this year's World Cup and is in demand this ...

[Tell us what you think here.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/enzo-fernandez-man-united-liverpool-28808847#comments-section) [Have Your Say!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/enzo-fernandez-man-united-liverpool-28808847#comments-section) Which club should sign Fernandez in 2023? He made his senior club debut in 2020 and was brought into the international set-up for the first time in September. 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. Fernandez has a profile that is similar to one the club are prioritising and Portuguese-language outlet The 21-year-old midfielder curled into the top corner late on to ensure Argentina won a match they desperately needed to – and he went on to play an instrumental role in landing the nation’s first World Cup title since 1986.

Liverpool know obvious Sofyan Ambarat and Enzo Fernández ... (Liverpool.com)

Liverpool need to be wary of repeating history, as the club are linked with a raft of midfielders who performed well in the 2022 World Cup, and prices ...

Liverpool should be wary of the World Cup effect, and with the event fresh in the memory, not rush to buy players who performed well at the tournament. During the tournament, Amrabat was then connected with a Liverpool move, and it was reported by He was never going to come cheaply, but Benfica will know that they should hold out for as much as possible for a player who is now a World Cup winner. The likes of Enzo Fernández, Sofyan Amrabat, Yunus Musah and Mohammed Kudus have all been linked with a January move to In the aftermath of the 2002 World Cup, Liverpool fans were excited about having signed Diouf after the Senegalese forward moved for £10m. Usually, these players then convince the world they are stars in the making, ready to be snapped up by various clubs around Europe.

Liverpool face 'strong fight' with Man United for Enzo Fernandez ... (Liverpool Echo)

Liverpool and Manchester United are being heavily linked with a move for Benfica midfielder and Argentina international Enzo Fernandez.

Fernandez's release clause is reported to be £106m. READ NEXT: Fernandez helped his country win the tournament and claimed the Young Player Award, which has led to increased rumours around his future.

Man United heavily linked with World Cup star (Pundit Arena)

Manchester United have become the favourites to sign one of the stars of the World Cup, with Enzo Fernandez reportedly on the club's radar.

However, Friday night saw a number of reports suggesting that Man United have overtaken Liverpool in the race to sign the central midfielder. Fernandez was one of the standout players at the World Cup in Qatar, winning Young Player of the Tournament and of course lifting the World Cup trophy itself. Manchester United have become the favourites to sign one of the stars of the World Cup, with Enzo Fernandez reportedly on the club’s radar.

Fabrizio Romano says Benfica want 'something crazy' for Liverpool ... (The Boot Room)

Liverpool have been heavily linked with a move to sign Benfica star Enzo Fernandez, and Fabrizio Romano has now shared the latest.

Romano has now claimed that they are looking for crazy money to let him go. Whether it will be the ‘ It’s no secret at all that the Reds are on the lookout for a new midfielder in 2023. Also, he has a release clause of €120 million (£106.2m). [Liverpool](https://tbrfootball.com/tag/liverpool/) have been heavily linked with a move to sign Benfica star [Enzo Fernandez](https://tbrfootball.com/tag/enzo-fernandez/), and Fabrizio Romano has now shared the latest. Fabrizio Romano says Benfica want 'something crazy' for Liverpool target Enzo Fernandez

'He's a 6, an 8 and a 10' - Nigeria coach Peseiro hails Man Utd ... (All Nigeria Soccer)

Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has praised the versatility of Benfica rising star Enzo Fernández after his outstanding performances at the 2022 World Cup.

He positions himself very well defensively, and when he has the ball he does what he did against Croatia. I don't know how long he will stay in Portugal, but it won't be much longer for sure." "At 21 years old, it's not normal to have the maturity he demonstrates. Peseiro underlined that Fernández has matured beyond his years and has tipped him to become one of the best players in the world in future. "He fills the four moments of the game incredibly well. He is a 6, an 8 and a ten. If everything goes according to normality and without injuries that disturb the growth process, Enzo will soon be one of the best midfielders in the world. He has a release clause of 120 million euros and Benfica have received an offer from an unnamed club in the region of 100 million euros, "It's not easy to play like he plays for Benfica. "Some time ago I mentioned that with the maturity he shows, either Enzo is a genius or we are wrong about his age," Peseiro said to Record, via It is envisaged that he won't be a player of Benfica next year, with several glamorous clubs interested in his services. Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has praised the versatility of Benfica rising star Enzo Fernández after his outstanding performances at the 2022 World Cup.