Enzo Fernandez

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.

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

Liverpool have reportedly won the race to sign Benfica midfielder, Enzo Fernandez who has been one of the breakout stars of the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

The report revealed that Liverpool have already held negotiations with Benfica and an arrangement is in place for his arrival in summer 2023. According to La Capital, the Reds have an agreement in place for his signature. Liverpool have reportedly won the race to sign Benfica midfielder, Enzo Fernandez who has been one of the breakout stars of the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

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.

Argentine player Enzo Fernandez said in the post-match media questions that his team will show France in the finals that they can win against anyone.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi has given his verdict on teammate, and reported Liverpool transfer target, Enzo Fernández during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Argentine publication [La Capital](https://www.lacapital.com.ar/qatar-2022/liverpool-negocia-benfica-la-contratacion-enzo-fernandez-n10035584.html) also reports something along similar lines. Fernández will be moving somewhere sooner rather than later — and Liverpool fans would increasingly like it to be Anfield. [What Enzo Fernández could bring to Liverpool if the Reds sign him.](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-thiago-alcantara-intensify-25422327) [O Jogo](https://www.ojogo.pt/edicao-do-dia.html), [Liverpool](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-man-city-klopp-25737722) could be closing in on Fernández ahead of a deal that would see him arrive at the club next summer, when [Liverpool](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/transfer-news/world-cup-highlights-liverpool-barcelona-25730325) will reboot their midfield. [Liverpool](https://www.liverpool.com/) have been linked with Fernández for a while now, even before the World Cup commenced, and his displays at the competition could tempt [Liverpool](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-target-jurgen-klopp-25729727) into making a bid for him. He deserves it because he’s a spectacular player."

Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez isn't the only midfield target being eyed up by Liverpool, who could lose more than one first-team midfielder at the end ...

His release clause of €120m (£102.9m) [might be too steep for a January move](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liverpool-enzo-fernandez-transfer-benfica-28719814), though, despite [reports of an agreement in principle being in place](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/enzo-fernandez-liverpool-benfica-argentina-28712226). He has scored twice in 29 appearances in the competition, including the winner against Roma earlier this season. [Mancini said in June](https://football-italia.net/mancini-underlines-character-of-young-azzurri-stars/). Liverpool aren't the only ones in the mix, though, with Bayern Munich, Scalvini has three senior caps for Italy, all of which arrived in 2022. That suggests he could complement Fernandez - or fellow big-money target He will become a great footballer. "He just needs to gain experience. However, it doesn't appear to be a case of either-or as far as Liverpool's recruitment is concerned. [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) target Enzo Fernandez isn't the only midfielder being eyed up by the [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) side, with [Atalanta](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/atalanta) 's Giorgio Scalvini also reported to be on their radar. [Sport Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/liverpool-window-versatile-e40m-prodigy-auction-officially-open/) ), Scalvini is the man in the frame. [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) have a number of midfielders out of contract at the end of the 2022-23 season.