Report: Liverpool will now have to pay £100m to sign ‘unbelievable’ midfielder they want with Jude Bellingham

Tue 29 November 2022 15:45, UK

Liverpool are well aware that their midfield will need to be revolutionised in the near future.

Thiago, Jordan Henderson and James Milner are all the wrong side of 30 and can’t be relied on forever.

Plenty has been made of Liverpool’s pursuit of English star Jude Bellingham.

The 19-year-old is one of the highly sought-after players in world football right now.

Another young midfielder, Fernandez has starred for Argentina at the World Cup, and scored a screamer against Mexico.

Currently plying his trade at Benfica, .

And Benfica appear to agree, with .

Fernandez will cost Liverpool £100m to sign

The Argentine’s value seems to have sky rocketed since Liverpool’s interest was first reported.

would be enough to secure his signature.

However, that Real Madrid are now interested in Fernandez, and Benfica will want to play the two giants against each other.

The ‘unbelievable’ midfielder could turn out to be the perfect partner for Bellingham in a future midfield for Liverpool.

Both players are excellent at progressing the ball from defence to attack and controlling the game.

Bellingham has the better goal scoring record, but few midfielders play as many progressive passes as Fernandez.

The 21-year-old only arrived in Europe from River Plate in the summer, but has been sensational in Portugal.

It’s no surprise Fernandez will now cost £100m as Benfica look to hold onto their prize asset.

Liverpool will be hoping the business they did this summer with the Portuguese side for Darwin Nunez will ease negotiations.

Jurgen Klopp is unlikely to be happy if Real Madrid pip them to both Bellingham and Fernandez.