Enzo Fernandez transfer news – next club odds: Chelsea leapfrog Liverpool to lead race, Man Utd & Arsenal in mix
LIVERPOOL have been displaced as the frontrunners to sign World Cup sensation Enzo Fernandez in the January window.
That’s because the odds on Premier League rivals Chelsea have been smashed in, with the Blues now favourites to sign the midfield star.
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That’s according to bookmakers Sky Bet, who have pushed Jurgen Klopp’s men out to 11/4 — behind Chelsea at 2/1.
Fernandez started the tournament as a bit-part player before playing every minute of their incredible knockout run.
The Anfield side were already admirers of the 21-year-old midfielder before he won Young Player of the World Cup in Qatar this winter.
His stock has risen significantly as a result and is now one of the most sought-after players in world football.
As a result, current employers Benfica aren’t believed to be in any rush to sell and are holding out for his extraordinary £105million buy out clause in his contract, which still has over four years on it.
That would force the Premier League sides to break the current £100million transfer record.
Liverpool are close to wrapping up the signature of fellow World Cup starlet Cody Gakpo, making a move for Fernandez now less likely.
Enzo Fernandez next club odds
Sky Bet
- Chelsea 2/1
- Liverpool 11/4
- Manchester United 7/1
- Arsenal 25/1
- Manchester City 25/1
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Klopp is desperate to bolster his midfield ranks, though and will need to with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita and James Milner all out of contract next summer.
Manchester United are 7/1, with reports earlier this month suggesting they were happy to meet the player’s buy out clause.
Erik ten Hag has options in midfield but Fernandez’s introduction would bring an extra dynamic to their play as they chase a top four finish.
Manchester City are also thought to be on the lookout for reinforcements in midfield and are among the favourites to sign Jude Bellingham.
They are 25/1 to instead turn their attention to the Argentine.
That’s the same price as league leaders Arsenal.
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