Manchester United are set to rival Manchester City in the race to sign River Plate midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
United sent scouts to watch the 21-year-old during River Plate’s 2-0 win over Fortaleza in the Copa Libertadores on Wednesday, in which Fernandez opened the scoring for the Argentine champions.
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Fernandez has impressed since breaking into the first team at River Plate, having gained experience during a loan spell at divisional rivals Defensa y Justicia, where he worked under Hernan Crespo.
United are now tracking his progress ahead of a potential move, with reports in Argentina, as per Sport Witness, reporting that Fernandez has a release clause of €20m in his contract with Los Millonarios.
Real Madrid are also interested, though neither side has made a formal offer despite holding ‘talks’ over a potential deal.
Manchester City have also been credited as admirers, having agreed a deal to sign Fernandez’s River Plate teammate Julian Alvarez in January.
Alvarez – who was named as South American Footballer of the Year in 2021 – will join up with the Premier League champions this summer after remaining on loan in Argentina until the end of the season.
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