Man Utd could re-sign Álvaro Fernández following Amorim's advice

According Givemesport, manchester united could re-sign Benfica defender Álvaro Fernández under the advice of new coach Rubén Amorim next year.

The Red Devils loaned Fernández to Benfica during January 2024 transfer window. The Portuguese side activated a £5m buyout clause to sign him permanently in the summer.

Fernandez was in and out of manager Roger Schmidt's initial plans last season, but the Spaniard has now become a key player, having started to find consistency in his performances.

It is now reported by Givemesport that Man United are weighing up the option of re-signing Fernandez and a final decision could be based on feedback after Amorim takes over.

The Portuguese will formally join the club from Sporting Lisbon from November 11 and Fernandez could be a topic of discussion based on the manager's knowledge of playing against Benfica.

The 21-year-old has a release clause worth £42m in his contract, but Givemesport reveals that United can sign him on the cheap as they have a buy-back clause of around £16.7m.

January raid

United have been without a specialist left-back for some time. Luke Shaw has spent most of the year on the sidelines due to multiple injuries. He has suffered another setback in his recovery due to a calf problem.

Tyrell Malacia has not been on the field since May 2023 after knee surgery. He has begun working on partial training, but it could be a while before he makes his long-awaited return.

Diogo Dalot, Noussair Mazraoui and Lisandro Martínez have played as makeshift left-backs this campaign and the club could seriously consider a winter swoop for Fernandez to provide a suitable solution.

Fernández is an attacking full-back by trade and could enjoy playing with Amorim. The 39-year-old could continue with his 3-4-3 system at United and Fernandez could find himself operating from left-back.

If he continues to impress heading into the New Year, Amorim could give United the green light to re-sign him.