The summer transfer window is closed for the major leagues in Europe. However, with an eye on January, there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: With Bellingham looking destined for Premier League, Real Madrid shift focus to Fernandez
With the competition to sign Jude Bellingham becoming increasingly tough, Real Madrid are turning their attention to Argentinian midfielder Enzo Fernandez, reports Marca.
Bellingham, 19-year-old midfielder for Borussia Dortmund, is considered a priority for the Spanish giants, but Liverpool have emerged as frontrunners in the race for his signature. But several Premier League teams are interested in the England international, who is valued upwards of €100m, leaving the LaLiga side looking for an alternative.
– World Cup 2022: News and features | Schedule | Squads
– USA: Pulisic injured on game-winning goal to advance
Fernandez, who has started in both of Argentina‘s group games so far in the World Cup, has three goals and five assists for Benfica this season after arriving from River Plate last summer for just €10m.
The 21-year-old scored his first-ever World Cup goal for Argentina on Saturday, and he became the youngest player to score for Argentina at a World Cup since teammate Lionel Messi scored in 2006.
It is reported that, as a result, Fernandez’s value has soared, and Benfica are asking for transfer fee of around €100m, with Fernandez tipped for a move to a top European side.
