Enzo Fernandez

Liverpool have started making contact with Benfica over a possible transfer for midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

But Liverpool will stand a better chance given their current position and the Merseysiders could end up signing the midfielder for a much lower fee. Liverpool’s deadline day move for Juventus midfielder Arthur ended in a disaster as the Brazilian midfielder is currently on the sidelines with an injury. Benfica would try their best to keep the player at the club but when a club like Liverpool come calling it becomes a bit difficult to ignore their advances.

Liverpool have made contact with Benfica over a move for midfielder Enzo Fernandez, according to new reports.

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Liverpool have been handed a boost in their long-standing pursuit of Jude Bellingham, with Real Madrid now ready to move for Enzo Fernandez.

And if it does happen, then the Reds have signed one of – if not the best – young player in Europe. The journalist saying that as it stands, [Bellingham himself prefers a move](https://tbrfootball.com/liverpool-jude-bellingham-ben-jacobs-update-not-keen-on-psg/) to Liverpool above everyone else. This from Real Madrid with Fernandez is just another boost for the Reds. Fernandez has a huge value and Madrid won’t be paying £100m twice this summer for midfielders. But even beyond that, all the reports point to Bellingham signing for Liverpool. The Reds are among the clubs hoping to entice Bellingham to their club in the next few windows.

Liverpool have begun talks with Benfica for the signing of a hugely impressive World Cup player, according to a report from Portugal.

Plus, given Bellingham’s nationality, it is highly likely he will want to feature in the Premier League soon. And now it seems a move to Anfield is on the cards. And the Reds want to sign him as early as January, too. However, it is hard to see Liverpool snubbing Bellingham. Valuations of the player vary, but he could cost as much as €150million (£129.5m). This is because the teenager currently prefers the idea of joining Liverpool.