Chelsea has not yet closed an agreement with Benfica for the signing of Enzo Fernández, linked to Liverpool.
This update comes courtesy of a tweet from the trusty Fabrizio Romano amid reports that the Reds are still in the thick of contention for the summer signing of Jude Bellingham.
He understands that there is NO agreement after a new meeting today between Chelsea and Benfica for Enzo Fernández. It was never a done deal, it’s not a done deal as of now. ???????????????? #CFC
After meetings and talks, there is still no agreement on the key details, on the clause and the terms of payment. pic.twitter.com/HBtQEMYxP7
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 4, 2023
Sam Wallace pointed out to The Telegraph that despite possessing less financial power in the market compared to Manchester City and Real Madrid, the Englishman’s “career decisions so far have never prioritized money”, which could make a seismic difference. in the Reds’ quest to add genuine quality to their midfield ranks.
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Admittedly, it’s still early in the January transfer window and it’s a deal we expect our league rivals to secure by the end of the month.
Still, if there is even the slightest chance that the Argentinian sensation is still available in the summer, it raises questions about how Liverpool might choose to act at the end of the season.
Judging by our current window approach and Jurgen Klopp’s admission that we only have spare change left for us to act in January, the rest of our kitty may have been shelved before our move to Bellingham in the future.
Theoretically, it may be possible to negotiate a cheaper sale price for Fernández in the next window (a possibility that Benfica will certainly be much more open to), which could have fans dreaming of a dream transfer window in the next window. we caught two of the most exciting. Midfield talents in world soccer.
One of the two would surely suffice on its own, of course.
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