Liverpool will not stand in Manchester United's way as they compete to sign

The release clause in his Benfica deal worth €120 million, the Argentine sensation moved from River Plate to Benfica last summer for an initial fee of €10 million, and he has since been incredibly impressive in all tournaments, In 24 games for his team, the 21-year-old has eight goal-contributing assists. 

This has featured crucial assists in the Champions League matches against Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain at the World Cup, the holding midfielder was also outstanding. He came off the bench to begin the game, but soon emerged as a crucial player, contributing a goal and an assist to the team's victory.

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According to a new rumour from UOL Esporte, in order to defeat Liverpool in the race, the Red Devils are prepared to exercise the €120 million (£106 million) buy-out clause in his contract next month, recently, Jurgen Klopp's team's club-record €100 million (£88.5 million) bid for the highly regarded midfielder was rejected.

Man United can send a strong message by signing Fernandez, United reportedly scouted Fernandez before the close of the previous campaign with the intention of making a formal move to sign him during the summer transfer window, The Red Devils didn't submit a formal offer for him. He ultimately signed with Benfica for €10 million + €8 million.

<strong>Has won some ground and aerial battles</strong>

The club's management is likely to later rue their choice, one of the most sought-after young midfielders in the world of football right now is Fernandez. He is only 21 years old, and his game hardly has any weaknesses. He can operate in a variety of midfield positions the young player has consistently contributed to goals while also playing superb defence. He possesses effective tackling skills and has won some ground and aerial battles. His distribution has also been remarkable, with an accuracy rate of 89%. He already exhibits the qualities of a star of the highest kind. If United signed him the following month, it would be a major statement.