Klopp wants this midfielder if Bellingham doesn't arrive, will cost 40 million

Rodrigo Bentancur has been one of the few green shoots for Uruguay during the World Cup in Qatar. The Charrúa side were eliminated in the group stage and only the Tottenham Hotspur player and Giorgian de Arrascaeta have been spared the burn. The latter could make the big move to Europe very soon, as we have reported on fichajes.net.

Signed by Tottenham Hotspur in the winter transfer window for a derisory amount, Rodrigo Bentancur has become one of the best signings of 2022. Less than 20 million euros was the amount the London club paid Juventus to acquire the services of a true all-rounder in midfield.

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Despite not being able to shine at the World Cup in Qatar due to the lack of brilliance of the Charrúa national team, Rodrigo Bentancur is having a great season in the Premier League under Antonio Conte. His magnificent campaign and the great growth he has yet to experience make him, at 25 years of age, a player with a bright future.

That is why several clubs in Europe are monitoring Rodrigo Bentancur's situation. At the moment, Manchester United and Liverpool are active in the bidding for the South American midfielder, while Real Madrid are watching from afar an option that seems appetizing, considering the high level that his compatriot, Fede Valverde, is experiencing in the engine room of the Santiago Bernabeu.

Rodrigo Bentancur's asking price

With a contract running until June 2026 and a market value of €40 million, according to Transfermarkt, it looks as though Rodrigo Bentancur's exit from Tottenham Hotspur could be sealed for an excessively large sum of money. It is clear that the player will not leave London for less than €60 million, at the very least.