Sources at Benfica reveal just how close Fernandez is to joining Liverpool

Sources at Benfica have given an update on the status of Liverpool's interest in signing midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

The tournament has only served to improve Fernandez's growing reputation amongst the football world, with the midfielder having starred for Benfica thus far this season.

He only signed for the club in the summer from Argentinian giants River Plate - but it appears he could already be set to move on.

Now, Benfica have revealed how close a move to the Reds is to happening.

Benfica provide Enzo Fernandez Liverpool update

But sources have also told the same outlet that talk of an agreement with the Reds over the signing of Fernandez is 'premature', and that the Portuguese club are unaware of any such agreement.

In addition, it is claimed that Liverpool have only registered their interest in the midfielder at this stage.

With Fernandez fully focused on the World Cup currently, however, this deal may well be one that reaches its conclusion once the tournament ends.

Benfica are not back in league action until December 30, when they take on Braga. The January transfer window, of course, opens two days later, meaning that if the Reds can get a deal done quickly, Fernandez may have played his last game in a Benfica shirt.