Liverpool have reportedly had a breakthrough in talks to sign a player who has impressed at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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Reports suggest that the Reds have secured a pre-contract with Benfica and Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez, who has become a regular for his nation in the Middle East.
The 21-year-old went into the tournament as one of the young talents to watch, and has impressed in his efforts to help inspire the Albiceleste to their first FIFA World Cup trophy since 1986.
Clubs such as Real Madrid and Manchester United have previously been linked with the deep-lying playmaker, who scored his country's second goal in their 2-0 victory over Mexico in Argentina's second group game.
Liverpool's pursuit of a central midfielder has continued since losing out on Aurelien Tchouameni to Real Madrid in the previous window, with Record and AS claiming the Merseyside giants have landed on Benfica's Fernandez.
The player joined the Portuguese club from River Plate in Argentina at the start of the 2022/23 campaign, and is said to have a staggering £106 million (R345 million) release clause in his contract.
Borussia Dortmund and England's Jude Bellingham is another midfielder being closely monitored by Liverpool, and, like Fernandez, is believed to have more top sides circling for his services after solid displays on the world's biggest stage.
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Fernandez made his debut for Argentina in September this year and has since played himself into Lionel Scaloni's apparent strongest XI as the South American giants prepare to take on Croatia in the semi-finals on Tuesday.
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