As reported by the Manchester Evening News, Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandes is attracting serious attention from Manchester United ahead of an exciting January transfer window.
The Red Devils strengthened their midfield this summer by singing Eriksen and Casemiro. Under manager Erik ten Hag, both the midfielders have fared well.
However, before making a decision to sign these players, United was keeping an eye on Fernandez while he was playing for River Plate. Benfica won the battle for his signature because they were unwilling to submit a formal offer. Since then, Fernandez has become a revelation for the Portuguese giants. With outstanding performances against Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus in the Champions League, he has four goals and three assists from 22 appearances.
The youthful midfielder has drawn attention with his contributions to defence. He has completed 90% of his passes while winning nearly two tackles and one interception each game.
Against PSG earlier this season, Fernandez appeared comfortable absorbing the pressure, and in our opinion, he has the potential to evolve into a world-class midfielder in the years to come. The key question is whether United will make a significant investment after the significant summer expenditure. Fernandez was just acquired for €12 million last summer, but his current market value is almost €50 million.
If United chooses not to make a serious approach during the winter transfer window, they risk losing out on his services given the competition from clubs like Barcelona and Liverpool.
