A potential transfer blow to Liverpool as Manchester United prepare €120m to sign summer transfer target Enzo Fernandez
Liverpool will compete with Manchester United in their bid to sign Enzo Fernandez, Mirror Sports reports that the latter have a greater chance of signing the player because they are willing to pay his €120 million release clause.
Many reports have linked Liverpool with Fernandez, who played a significant role in Argentina's World Cup victory just last Sunday.
His enthusiasm in the middle of the field was crucial to the success of the Albiceleste, his youth was astounding. This form has attracted the attention of several other clubs, including Manchester United, who are reported to have the financial resources to take the lead.
Ten Hag's team is willing to pay the release clause in order to acquire the player's services, this is contingent on Benfica releasing him this winter.
Earlier reports had concurred that Liverpool have a pre-agreement with Benfica to sign Enzo Fernandez in the summer but not in January.