Manchester United and Liverpool target Enzo Fernandez has already made his feelings clear over a potential move.
The Argentina international, who plays his club football for Benfica, helped his nation to a third World Cup in Qatar with some impressive individual performances.
He began the tournament featuring from the bench, but scored in the second group stage game against Mexico, which Argentina won 2-0.
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From then, Lionel Scaloni promoted him to the starting XI, where he remained for the rest of the World Cup.
Fernandez won the FIFA Young Player Award at the tournament's conclusion, following in the footsteps of previous winners such as Kylian Mbappe, Thomas Muller, Franz Beckenbauer and Pele.
But talkSPORT claim that Benfica want £105 million for the midfielder, which would require both United and Liverpool to break their existing transfer records.
A deal would, therefore, certainly take up a major chunk of budget for either side where they to place a bid, but the player himself has already given an indication of his preferred next club.
Fernandez on United and Liverpool
Fernandez was quizzed on the prospect of a potential move by Argentine outlet TyC Sports in April - prior to his move to Benfica from River Plate - and how he deals with speculation over his future.
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He replied: "Calmly, humbly, with a low profile. I try to work day by day to keep improving and growing.
"Luckily, I'm finding regularity, continuity and my teammates and the coaching staff help me a lot. I handle it well.
"I'm grateful for the compliments. I read a lot of the messages they send and I'm happy. I will continue on this path."
Journalist Bruno Andrade, of Brazilian outlet UOL Esporte, has claimed that United are 'overtaking' Liverpool in the race for Fernandez, and are willing to meet Benfica's asking price.
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It remains to be seen whether the Reds will do likewise, given that reports of a 'pre-agreement' with Benfica over the player were deemed to be 'premature' by sources at the Portuguese club.
But it appears they may have to make their intentions clear soon in order to stop United from stealing a march on them in the race to sign one of Europe's top young talents.
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Ryan Smart