Barcelona, Liverpool and Chelsea are reportedly all interested in 21-year-old Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
Fernandez arrived at Benfica from River Plate just four months ago in June for a fee of €10million, and immediately took the Primeira Liga by storm, with the league naming him August’s player of the month.
He has since helped Benfica to an undefeated record in both the league (8W 1D) and the Champions League (2W 2D), playing in every game, and his exploits in back-to-back draws against Paris Saint-Germain seem to have convinced some of the world’s top clubs that he is up to the level.
An Enzo Fernández stan account? Quite possibly. pic.twitter.com/y7UJ4LoZth
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TOP STORY – WORLD POWERHOUSES CLAMOUR FOR 21-YEAR-OLD BENFICA MIDFIELDER
According to a report from Sport, Barcelona had the chance to sign Fernandez for €10m but opted against it, allowing Benfica to swoop in, and he is now said to be valued at over €50m.
That figure could continue to rise as well. Having made his senior international debut for Argentina in September, Fernandez could play a significant role in his country’s World Cup campaign as they enter the tournament on a 35-match unbeaten streak.
The report claims Barcelona will face opposition from Premier League giants Liverpool and Chelsea, and while there is no indication that Benfica would be willing to let Fernandez go six months into a five-year contract, the club that specialise in turning a profit in the transfer market could be faced with an offer they cannot refuse.
ROUND-UP
– 90min is reporting Chelsea have made Napoli striker Victor Osimhen their priority forward target, following reports they are also heavily interested in RB Leipzig’s Christopher Nkunku and Lille’s Jonathan David.
– According to Sky Sport in Germany, Everton have also been keen on Lille’s David, with the 22-year-old Canadian tied with Neymar for the most goals in Ligue 1 this season (nine in 11 games).
– The Evening Standard is reporting Chelsea are also weighing up moves for Borussia Dortmund’s teenage English star Jude Bellingham, as well as West Ham’s Declan Rice.
– Arsenal are said to be joining Barcelona and Real Madrid in the chase of 16-year-old Palmeiras striker Endrick, per FourFourTwo.
– Calciomercato claims Milan are considering a move for Chelsea’s Hakim Ziyech in January, with Chelsea said to be open to a loan move for the 29-year-old.
