Liverpool want to sign £42m Spanish star, but United have huge advantage for one reason - view

Manchester United could act as a huge stumbling block towards Liverpool’s prospects of signing Benfica defender Alvaro Fernandez in future.

The Spaniard joined Benfica on loan from the Red Devils in January. The Primeira Liga giants triggered the option to buy him for £5 million during the summer.

Fernandez had a slow start to his career in Lisbon, but his form has been pretty good this campaign where he has started in five of Benfica’s seven league games.

The 21-year-old has caught the eye with his tackling...