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.

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.

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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.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.

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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Liverpool appear to be leading the race to sign the two young World Cup superstars.

Enzo Fernandez was once a teenager urging Lionel Messi to keep playing for Argentina - six years later the pair could lift the World Cup together!Live.

Thank you and forgive us.” An incredible turnaround from a player who was wrongly misidentified as a 36-year-old midfielder for River Plate as recent as the start of the World Cup. Having seized his opportunity from the bench in the second World Cup game against Mexico, Fernandez proved immovable from Argentina’s XI on route to his hero Messi lifting the trophy. Benfica proved to be the club to acquire his services after just one more season at River and Fernandez has rode the wave of momentum since. The central midfielder took his hype to the next level at the World Cup, collecting a pass from Lionel Messi before firing in one of the goals of the tournament in a “In a world of ridiculous pressures, they manage to get the most noble thing out of the game, the fun.

According to 'Marca', Liverpool are focusing more on Enzo Fernandez and have appeared to throw in the towel for Jude Bellingham.

[Jude Bellingham](https://www.besoccer.com/player/j-bellingham-839567) is one of the big young talents on the world stage. And they will be able to ask for even more after the World Cup that the Englishman has had. What the player wants is to go to the Madrid side who will have to splash the cash if they are to genuinely convice Borussia Dortmund.