Liverpool seem to have dealt Chelsea a major blow in the race to sign Benfica wonderkid Enzo Fernandez. The 21-year-old has impressed for Argentina at the World Cup, courting the interest of several top European clubs.
Fernandez, who sees his contract with the Portuguese giants expire in 2027, has featured five times for Lionel Scaloni's side in Qatar, directly contributing towards two goals from midfield. He did not feature in each of Argentina's opening pair of World Cup clashes but has been included in each of the following three matches, which included a quarter-final win over Netherlands.
The Argentine is set to play a key role for his nation in the semi-final against Croatia on Tuesday, December 13, and, having caught the attention of the Premier League's biggest clubs, he'll be looking to continue his great vein of form. Chelsea have been credited with interest in Fernandez but the Blues face strong competition from Liverpool, who are reportedly eager to wrap up a deal.
