According to a Portuguese media Record, manchester united He has the opportunity to re-sign Alvaro Carreras from Benfica for a relatively low buy-back clause next year.
The 21-year-old joined Benfica temporarily from Man United in January 2024. transfer window. He was signed permanently for £5 million via a buyout clause.
Since then, Fernández has become a vital player for the Portuguese giants. He has always been present for them in all competitions with several outstanding defensive performances.
The left back has grabbed the Liverpool attention As a result, but United have an advantage over their fierce city rivals having agreed a buy-back clause as part of the transfer.
Carreras has a £42m release clause in his current contract, but United can re-sign him in the future for £17m.
Possible agreement
United were hampered by defensive injuries last season. They were left without a fit left-back after Sergio Reguilón was allowed to return to Tottenham Hotspur in January after a loan.
Carreras was recalled from Granada during the winter transfer market, but United immediately loaned him to Benfica with a future purchase option that was activated at the end of the season.
Both Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia have yet to feature this quarter. Diogo Dalot has been filling the void as a makeshift left back since the start of the season. first division Campaign.
The pair are expected to return in the coming weeks but there are concerns they may remain fit for prolonged periods of time.
If the duo remain unreliable, United could be forced to make a new purchase in January or next summer. The club will most likely wait until the season is over before making a new signing.
Carreras could be an option for the Red Devils with the low buyback clause involved. He is strong defensively and with the ball at his feet, but he has to improve especially in his positioning.
This should happen with more experience under your belt. United could closely monitor his performances for the rest of the campaign before considering whether to activate the clause.
