There remains some debate as to whether Liverpool will end their recruiting squad yet again in this window for an additional signing beyond Cody Gakpo.
Should they move on the market again, it is becoming increasingly clear that it will not be for Benfica midfield sensation Enzo Fernández after Fabrizio Romano tweeted how far along Chelsea are in talks for the 21-year-old. years.
There were no direct contacts today between Chelsea and Benfica for Enzo Fernández, it will be discussed again tomorrow and next week. ???? #CFC
The deal is advanced, but still awaiting Benfica’s final decision.
Chelsea insists because they believe that the agreement can be closed next week. pic.twitter.com/hf32KDNNSd
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 31, 2022
That’s not to say the Reds don’t have alternative avenues forward, of course, with the links between them and Sofyan Amrabat, dubbed a ‘beast’ by Steve Nicol on ESPN (via HITC), remain strong.
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Indeed, if a report from Corriere dello Sport is taken at face value, it looks like Julian Ward could be lining up another bargain for Liverpool in the January window.
A gap remains between what we are willing to pay and what Fiorentina are happy to accept at the moment, although we should not underestimate the bargaining power of our sporting director in light of his pivotal role in keeping Cody Gakpo’s price down. .
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