[Saba Sports News] Liverpool are interested in Benfica defender Alvaro Fernandes, according to Portuguese newspaper The Morning Post.
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Liverpool’s interest in Alvaro Fernandez could prompt Manchester United to speed up their efforts to sign the player back. Alvaro Fernandez joined Benfica on loan from Manchester United before the Portuguese giants decided to buy him out. United could re-sign Alvaro Fernandez for €20 million, while other teams would need to pay a €50 million release fee to complete the deal.
Alvaro Fernandez’s characteristics fit well into United manager Ruben Amorim’s system, and he will help solve United’s problems down the left flank, and his potential has impressed many European teams.
This season, Alvaro Fernandez has made 16 appearances for Benfica in all competitions, scoring 2 goals and providing 2 assists.