Fabrizio Romano has admitted that it is not unlikely that the ‘top English clubs’ will be interested in signing Enzo Fernández in the upcoming summer window in light of his World Cup performances.
Liverpool are one such team that have enjoyed some links with the Benfica midfielder of late and Sport claim the Reds are keeping an eye on the 21-year-old.
“It is still a bit early to talk about the best players in the World Cup, but surely the impact of Enzo Fernández has been great,” the Italian journalist wrote in his Daily Briefing for Caught Offside.
“He is young, inexperienced, but he looks at home on the biggest stage with Argentina.
“I wouldn’t be at all surprised if the top English clubs tried to jump on him in the summer of 2023.”
The Merseysiders have set their sights on Jude Bellingham as their main transfer target, although it remains to be seen if the club will surpass interest from Real Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester City.
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Jamal Musiala is under the impression that a return to his homeland will be favored by the German’s friend, which would certainly improve our chances of signing the 19-year-old.
However, assuming we’re not 100% sure of signing the England international this summer, it doesn’t hurt to have a decent alternative in mind.
Without Julian Ward’s contacts in Portugal, a deal for Fernández would be a bit more difficult to pull off, although we hope our positive relations with Benfica will count for something should they accept potential offers in 2023.
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