Real Betis ‘to move for’ Enzo Barrenechea as Amrabat alternative | OneFootball

Real Betis are weighing a move for former Valencia midfielder Enzo Barrenechea as they finalise the squad before facing Real Sociedad. The Argentine is among the preferred alternatives to Amrabat in the holding role.

Record writes that Benfica have softened their stance, shifting from a potential sale to considering a loan, which could bring a deal closer.

Before addressing defensive midfield, the club aim to secure a striker to compete with Cucho Hernández, currently the only recognised option up front. Afterwards, they plan to sit down with Dani Ceballos in a bid to bring him back nine years on.

Betis continue to assess the pivot position, with Amrabat's continuity viewed as difficult given the size of any fee and his wages. Barrenechea, who featured at Mestalla three years ago, is one of the names under study.

The club have tracked the Villa María-born midfielder for three years and his name has remained on Manu Fajardo's list, though a move has not been viable until now.

Barrenechea has started Europa League qualifying ties and also began the opening league match for Benfica. That involvement could persuade him he has a chance to succeed in Portugal, making a departure less appealing at this stage.

Source: Superdeporte

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