Enzo Fernandez

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Reports in Portugal continue to link the Reds with a move for Benfica and Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez, and on Tuesday, several outlets claimed a January ...

Edul claims the current pecking order is [Man United](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/man-united), Liverpool and Real Madrid. Su representante viajó para estar cerca en caso de tener que negociar un contrato si un club decide pagar la cláusula de salida de Benfica -120 millones-. Ahí depende del club comprador. [O Jogo](https://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/benfica/noticias/ingleses-apertam-o-cerco-e-saida-de-enzo-em-janeiro-ganha-forca-15555436.html) are reporting that Fernandez may well be on the move in the upcoming January window, with Liverpool and United having “advanced” with their attempts to sign him in recent days. [deal](https://www.thisisanfield.com/2022/12/psv-confirm-liverpool-deal-for-cody-gakpo-37m-initial-fee/) to sign Cody Gakpo for a fee said to be in the region of £44 million, but could that only be the start of their January business? [Sport Witness](http://sportwitness.co.uk/manchester-united-advanced-signing-red-devils-contact-january-deal/), say Benfica are waiting for a new offer for Fernandez to arrive, with their front page story on Tuesday claiming that agent Jorge Mendes is set to present them with a bid exceeding the €126m one that saw Joao Felix leave for Atletico Madrid in 2019.

Benfica – currently on course to win the Portuguese League for the first time in four seasons and in the last 16 of the Champions League - do not want to ...

Benfica – who are contracted to pay 25 per cent of the midfielder's next transfer fee to River Plate – are understood to be open to agreeing the terms of a summer sale. Signed from River Plate for an initial transfer fee of €10m in June, Fernandez started every one of Benfica's Liga Portugal games as the club established an eight-point lead at the top of the division. Benfica – currently on course to win the Portuguese League for the first time in four seasons and in the last 16 of the Champions League - do not want to jeopardise those twin campaigns by selling Fernandez mid-season.

CHELSEA have tabled a bid worth in excess of Enzo Fernandez's £105million release clause, according to reports.The Benfica starlet impressed at the W.

[Newcastle](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/team/252075/newcastle-united/), [Manchester United](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/team/247844/manchester-united/) and [Liverpool](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/team/248056/liverpool/) have [all been linked](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9960972/enzo-fernandez-transfer-statement-man-utd-liverpool-newcastle/) with the midfielder. They have been drawn to play Belgian side Club Brugge in the round of 16. [Chelsea](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/team/247842/chelsea/) are reportedly attempting to jostle their way to the front of the queue, and are claimed to have made a huge offer. [CM](https://www.cmjornal.pt/desporto/futebol/detalhe/chelsea-em-lisboa-para-contratar-enzo-fernandez), Blues representatives have travelled to the Iberian country to try and thrash out a £105m deal. But Fernandez himself may opt to STAY at Benfica until the end of the season. [Benfica](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/team/259742/benfica/) starlet impressed at the World Cup in Qatar, helping [Argentina](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/team/249852/argentina/) win the competition for a third time.

Enzo Fernandes is putting steps in place to ensure he can secure a Benfica exit should a club come calling, according to reports.

With all the things he has and things he can improve, to describe him I would say the things he can do are difficult to learn, and the things he can improve are easy to learn. Capturing Fernandez would be a huge coup for the Red Devils if they were to win the race. Liverpool meanwhile also need to add a new midfielder. Frenkie de Jong was a long-time target and Erik ten Hag is still looking for new recruits in that area. Benfica have a release clause that exceeds the £100m mark, which means any mid-season move will require considerable financial power. Fernandez, who played in the final win over France, was named the tournament's best young player.

It looks almost certain that Enzo Fernandez will depart Benfica, despite having only joined the club last summer. The 21-year-old has an exceptional World ...

Should they do that, then perhaps the Argentine could be persuaded to stay. According to A Bola, as per He has a €120m release clause in his contract, but

Reports shortly after Fernandez's impressive performances at the World Cup in Qatar suggested Benfica would look to hang onto their star midfielder and consider ...

Now the scramble is on to seal a deal for Fernandez, with a third English club emerging as a strong contender. As the Sunday World reported on our latest back page, Manchester United and Liverpool have expressed an interest in signing Fernandez, with the two English giants making their intentions to seal a deal clear in recent days. The scramble is on to seal a deal for Fernandez, with a third English club emerging as a strong contender.

Liverpool want Enzo Fernandez, three teams wants Jordan Pickford, Everton want Man Utd's Anthony Elanga on loan, and Arsenal have Mykhailo Mudryk bid ...

With Jesus out injured, Arsenal may think that any price is worth it for the player as they look to keep their title charge on track. The Mail believes that Everton manager Frank Lampard is keen to bring him in on loan, with the 20-year-old available if his parent club can find reinforcements this January transfer window. Liverpool have already beaten Manchester United to the signing of PSV Eindhoven striker Cody Gakpo, but there could be another winning bid on the way for a second United target.

Benfica's midfielder won the Young Player of the Tournament at the World Cup in Qatar.

[the Reds](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) are better positioned than Carlo Ancelotti and Jurgen Klopp's men to seal the deal. The 21-year-old is now being linked to a host of huge clubs across Europe as they attempt to snap up the latest wonderkid. [Barcelona](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/barcelona-fc) full-back Alejandro Balde. However, according to [TyC Sports](https://www.tycsports.com/), United, Real Madrid and Liverpool are on the front row to secure the Argentinian's signature. [World Cup](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/world-cup) and Young Player of the Tournament in Qatar this winter.

Fernandez has emerged as one of football's most promising talents after his impressive cameos for Argentina saw him win the Young Player of the Tournament ...

[with a number of Premier League clubs interested](/sport/football/article-11576317/Benfica-fear-Saudi-backed-Newcastle-pay-Enzo-Fernandezs-105m-release-clause.html) - it appears the Blues have taken the first steps in their attempts to sign Fernandez but submitting a huge starting offer. ](/sport/football/article-11577443/Newcastle-want-Jorginho-free-summer-leaves-Chelsea-Blues-seek-younger-squad.html) Chelsea 'have offered Benfica £115MILLION to sign World Cup star Enzo Fernandez' - with Graham Potter keen to lower his squad's average age... [win the Young Player of the Tournament award at the World Cup.](/sport/football/article-11551739/Enzo-Fernandez-crowned-Young-Player-Tournament-Argentinas-triumph-France.html) [Potter is looking to reduce the average age of his squad at Stamford Bridge](/sport/football/article-11577443/Newcastle-want-Jorginho-free-summer-leaves-Chelsea-Blues-seek-younger-squad.html) [Chelsea](/sport/teampages/chelsea.html) have submitted a €130million (£115m) bid for Benfica's rising star Enzo Fernandez, according to reports in Portugal. [There's been rising interest in the midfielder from a number of English teams](/sport/football/article-11576317/Benfica-fear-Saudi-backed-Newcastle-pay-Enzo-Fernandezs-105m-release-clause.html)

Liverpool have been strongly linked with a move for the Benfica midfielder over recent weeks.

[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/5XstioL80j5xvix2FgayOv?si=c6005a65bcb245e7) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlFklV55ZttMuLE6hf3FdA) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@lfctransferroom?lang=en) [The signing of Cody Gakpo from PSV](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/transfers/cody-gakpo-when-world-cup-star-could-be-available-for-liverpool) may mean they decide to look for a cheaper option to the Argentine. [World Cup](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/news/confirmed-fifa-2022-world-cup-draw-groups-revealed-for-qatar) superstar, Enzo Fernandez according to a report. [Correio da Manhã](https://twitter.com/cmjornal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1607808472598331393%7Ctwgr%5E6e9dacf2014175b97619f2126c001f2ee8a28cbd%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Ftempest.saymedia.com%2F%2Fcontent-items%2Fcs027ab6637003269c%2FContentArticle%2Fview%2Fci02b3ca4300002618) however, Chelsea have travelled to Portugal to launch an offer in excess of €120million.

Chelsea may have blown their competition out of the water before the January transfer window has even started.

Boehly was behind a mammoth spend in the summer and he could sanction another in January with Graham Potter set to be backed at Stamford Bridge. The 21-year-old has scored once and assisted three times during his brief stint in Portugal, which could come to an end after just six months. Benfica may be left helpless with Fernandez's release clause triggered, despite the need to push for a first Portuguese league title since 2018/19 and pass on 25 per cent of the proceeds to River Plate. Benfica hoped that his [£105million](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11576317/Benfica-fear-Saudi-backed-Newcastle-pay-Enzo-Fernandezs-105m-release-clause.html) price tag would warn off suitors but that may prove not to be the case with the January transfer window just around the corner. Murmurs of a mystery bid began to surface earlier this week but the team remained anonymous until it emerged that Chelsea had made their move. Fernandez is now a household name after clinching the award for Best Young Player at the 2022 World Cup.

Chelsea have reportedly offered Benfica over £106m for Argentina World Cup star Enzo Fernandez, who has also been linked with Manchester United.

Fernandez led all players for touches (118), successful passes (77) and tackles (10) in the World Cup final against France. [Fernandez has been keen to quash the multitude of rumours](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/fernandez-responds-liverpool-man-utd-transfer-links-after-world-cup-heroics-argentina/blt428987551c9d8826) surrounding his potential exit from Benfica. The Blues' current offer puts them in pole position for one of Europe's hottest properties, as he has also been [heavily linked with Premier League rivals Manchester United and Liverpool](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/always-ready-lijnders-liverpool-prepared-january-transfers-links-argentina-fernandez/bltc7492188ed84b0ed) this month.

Chelsea have communicated their willingness to pay Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez's £105million release clause at Benfica.

Chelsea have yet to reach an agreement with the player himself, should a deal be struck with Benfica. The 21-year-old was one of the breakout stars at the World Cup and is highly sought after, with at least one other club said to be in the race sign him in January. Chelsea ready to meet Enzo Fernandez £105m release clause to sign Argentina midfielder in January

LIVERPOOL are emerged as frontrunners to sign World Cup sensation Enzo Fernandez in the January window.That's according to bookmakers Sky Bet, who hav.

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Chelsea are trying to force through a January deal for Argentina World Cup star Enzo Fernandez, talkSPORT understands.The Blues are ready to meet the.

The Molde starlet will complete a move to the west London club for a transfer fee of £10.6million. A fee of £105million for Fernandez would top their previous record outlay – the £97.5m they paid Inter Milan for Romelu Lukaku. The Blues are ready to meet the £105million release clause in Fernandez’s Benfica contract to steal a march on rival suitors.

Chelsea are plotting to break the bank to sign River Plate star Enzo Fernandez just months after Man City snubbed the midfielder at a bargain price.

The flurry of transfer activity at Stamford Bridge is good news for fans who were dealt a blow [following Reece James' injury setback earlier this week.](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/reece-james-fresh-injury-chelsea-28824847) [comment ](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-enzo-fernandez-man-city-28829309)section And with his contract ending in 2027, Benfica aren't willing to let him leave unless his staggering release clause is met. [Evening Standard](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-fc-transfer-latest-enzo-fernandez-release-clause-b1049700.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1672231241). City were in pole position to sign the 21-year-old when he was still at River Plate earlier this year.