Enzo Fernandez

Liverpool fans have received a boost after hearing that Argentina star Enzo Fernandez has agreed to join the Reds from Benfica.

Enzo Fernandez set to join Liverpool Enzo Fernandez wife Enzo Fernandez profile Who is Enzo Fernandez? So, who is Enzo Fernandez? [Record](https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-bwin/benfica/detalhe/tubaroes-disputam-enzo) in Portugal, who believe the South American – who Benfica paid just [€18m](https://twitter.com/fabrizioromano/status/1547676104193781760?lang=en) (£16m) for – is on his way to Anfield after impressing at the World Cup.

Enzo Fernandez is 'in Liverpool's hands' as Jurgen Klopp makes transfer 'promise'. Liverpool are heavily linked with a move for Argentina star Enzo Fernandez.

He is ahead of schedule in his recovery and could return to action next month. Jurgen Klopp is determined to sign the player and the Reds have 'promised' to match any other offer Benfica receive for him. Fernandez has already made 24 appearances for Benfica, scoring in each of his first three matches. Fernandez has emerged as a top target for Liverpool following his performances at the World Cup. Liverpool's interest in the player has stepped up since then. [Liverpool](/latest/liverpool-fc)'s hands' ahead of a summer transfer, according to reports.

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 reach an agreement in principle to sign Benfica and Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez, according to a report.

The report states that Liverpool 'did not hesitate' to make a move for Fernandez following his exploits in Qatar, and he will join the Anfield giants in the summer of 2023. [La Capital](/fwd/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGFjYXBpdGFsLmNvbS5hci9xYXRhci0yMDIyL2xpdmVycG9vbC1uZWdvY2lhLWJlbmZpY2EtbGEtY29udHJhdGFjaW9uLWVuem8tZmVybmFuZGV6LW4xMDAzNTU4NC5odG1sP3V0bV9zb3VyY2U9ZGx2ci5pdCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPXR3aXR0ZXI/?fwd=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lacapital.com.ar%2Fqatar-2022%2Fliverpool-negocia-benfica-la-contratacion-enzo-fernandez-n10035584.html%3Futm_source%3Ddlvr.it%26utm_medium%3Dtwitter&sport=1&spName=Football&spArticle=x_Liverpool_'reach_agreement) claims that Liverpool have an agreement in principle in place to sign Fernandez at the end of the season, fending off interest from Man United and [Manchester City](/football/man-city/) in the process. [Liverpool](/football/liverpool/) have reportedly reached an agreement in principle to sign [Benfica](/football/benfica/) and [Argentina](/football/argentina/) midfielder [Enzo Fernandez](/people/enzo-fernandez/).

All the talk around Liverpool's search for midfielders has centred around Jude Bellingham in recent weeks, but links to Benfica and Argentina's Enzo ...

[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 come to a pre-agreement to sign him next summer. If a move were to happen, it would likely be next summer rather than in January, with Benfica said to be asking for €120 million for a deal at the start of next year. They say the Reds have made a “promise to match” any offers for Fernandez from elsewhere, with the player also keen on the idea of a move to Merseyside. [Dario La Capital](https://www.lacapital.com.ar/qatar-2022/liverpool-negocia-benfica-la-contratacion-enzo-fernandez-n10035584.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter) claiming Liverpool have a deal agreed to sign Fernandez, and another source, [Varsky Sports](https://twitter.com/VarskySports/status/1602345283324559366?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1602345283324559366%7Ctwgr%5E8049143d85fb3031ff9da12456dd9ae4a283b6d7%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thisisanfield.com%2F%3Fp%3D276473), suggesting [Jurgen Klopp](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/jurgen-klopp/)‘s side “have approached the player with a contract offer” but are not yet in negotiations with Benfica. [O Jogo](https://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/benfica/noticias/liverpool-tem-enzo-fernandez-na-mao-a-pensar-no-mercado-de-verao-15475864.html?target=conteudo_fechado), have backed up claims that Liverpool already have a deal, of sorts, in place. [Record](https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-bwin/benfica/detalhe/tubaroes-disputam-enzo?ref=HP_1BucketDestaquesPrincipais), one of the leading sources for news in Portugal, claimed Liverpool had been in contact with Benfica regarding Fernandez’s availability, with the 21-year-old impressing for Argentina at the World Cup.

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.

The Albiceleste sensation has been racking up rave reviews in Qatar and this has reportedly secured him a huge move to England. Enzo Fernandez is gearing up ...

However, Liverpool aren’t the only club interested in Fernandez, with Manchester City and Manchester United also keen on recruiting him, hence the urgency from Klopp’s crew. This is as reported by La Capital, with the Argentine news outlet claiming that Liverpool have agreed a deal for the 21-year-old. However, that doesn’t look to be the only thing on the player’s plate.

Jude Bellingham has a genuine rival to his 'most sought-after midfielder in the world' crown. Enzo Fernandez only moved to Europe in the summer, ...

There is a similar situation later on in the game. Per [FBRef](https://fbref.com/en/players/5ff4ab71/Enzo-Fernandez), he is in the 99th percentile for progressive passes per 90, averaging 9.5. Locking down a potential heir, whatever the cost, could keep Liverpool competing on all fronts. He then cuts the ball back and Benfica equalise. Adding someone to share that creative burden will improve the Reds. While turning out for River Plate, he was primarily deployed on the right side of a midfield three. From there, he has time to assess his options. He returned to El Monumental at the request of manager Marcelo Gallardo in July 2021. A product of the River Plate academy, the midfield maestro was loaned to Argentine Primera División side Defensa y Justicia for the 2020/21 campaign. Jude Bellingham has a genuine rival to his ‘most sought-after midfielder in the world’ crown. They went on to top a group containing PSG and Juventus. But what is he best at?

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.

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.