Liverpool have reportedly joined Real Madrid and Barcelona in the race to sign Benfica left-back Alvaro Fernandez, who has a Manchester United buyback clause.
Liverpool It is said to have joined Real Madrid And Barcelona Signing competition Benfica Left rear Alvaro Fernandezwhom Manchester United want Rule of Withdrawal for.
The 21-year-old, signed from Real Madrid in 2020, left Old Trafford in the summer after failing to make one competitive appearance for Man United in his four years at the club.
Man United recouped €6m (£5m) by selling Fernandez, who established himself as a regular in his first full season at Benfica after joining them on loan in the second half of last season.
The left-back has already made nine appearances in all competitions during the 2024-25 campaign, after managing one goal and one assist in 16 games in the second half of last term.
Fernandez's shows It is believed to attract visions From both Barcelona and Real Madrid, Man United are set to exercise a buyback option for the Spain Under-21 international until 2026.
Fernandez was 'stalked' by Liverpool between Real and Barca matches
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However, although the Red Devils are currently in a crisis down the left – this can be seen Johnny Evans play In that position against Brentford this weekend – They are not thought to have any immediate plans to recall Fernandez.
On the contrary, AS Liverpool have shown 'great interest' in signing the 21-year-old since Fernandez touched down in Portugal next year, according to reports.
Fernandez enjoyed a fruitful loan spell at Preston North End before a short spell at Granada, scoring six goals in 42 appearances in the 2022-23 season before switching Man United for Benfica.
Thanks to his previous exploits in England, Liverpool have no worries about how Fernandez can transform Premier League football, although he is still contracted to Benfica for five years.
Fernandez's deal with the Eagles is understood to include a release clause and Man United's buy-back option, but it is not known how much a club would pay to trigger the former.
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Over the last seven years, Liverpool have had very little to worry about on the left side of their defence, as Andy Robertson has developed from Hull City into one of the best players in his position in Europe.
However, the Scotland international is now in his 30s and is out of contract until the summer of 2026, so it's only natural that Liverpool are going to start planning for a future without Robertson.
Perpetual backup Costas Simikas Robertson is not expected to take up the first-choice left-back role when he eventually leaves, but Liverpool are said to have already run the rule over two potential candidates.
ren's Adrian Truford Rumor has it that emerged as a leading targetand following the Paris 2024 Olympics, The Reds are said to have communicated Lanus and Argentina signed the youngster Julio Soler.
