Liverpool are eyeing up a move to sign alleged West Ham United transfer target Enzo Fernandez, possibly in January.
That’s according to a report from Portuguese outlet Record (print edition December 2nd, page 21) who claim that Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is keen to bring the 21-year-old midfielder to Anfield.
West Ham boss David Moyes is reportedly eyeing a move to bring the three-capped Argentina international to the London Stadium as well (Fichajes).
However, one huge problem for both the Hammers and Liverpool is Fernandez’s whopping €120 million (£105 million) release clause (Record).
Having said that, Fabrizio Romano recently told The United Stand that Benfica may sell him for around €85 million (£72 million).
And the Reds’ interest in the Argentinian ace is another added problem for Moyes and co.
Liverpool chasing West Ham transfer Enzo Fernandez
The Argentina is a truly brilliant young player.
And Liverpool manager Klopp wants to bring him to Anfield in either January or the summer, according to a report from Record (print edition December 2nd, page 21).
West Ham manager David Moyes may as well give up now!
It’s a shame really, because Fernandez is a really talented player.
He has been described as an ‘unreal’ player by well-renowned Twitter scout account Statman Dave.
Fernandez has bagged one goal and three assists in 13 league games for Benfica so far this season (Who Scored).
During those appearances, the 21-year-old has averaged two tackles and one interception per game. In his 13 league outings for Benfica this term, Fernandez has made 94.3 passes on average and has recorded a completion rate of 89.9% (Who Scored).
The Argentinian ace is an orthodox central midfielder by trade, but he can also operate in the deep-lying central role.
The 21-year-old has a great engine, is technically very good and has an exceptional range of passing.
Enzo Fernandez would be a truly superb addition for either West Ham or Liverpool.
As things stand though, Liverpool will be a lot more likely to sign the 21-year-old Benfica ace than West Ham will be.
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