Manchester United they are considering a shock transfer move 2025 to bring Alvaro Fernandez back to the club.
The Red Devils opted to sell Fernandez to Benfica during the summer following a loan spell in the Portuguese capital for the Spain U21 international last season.
Fernandez spent the first half of the 2023/24 campaign on loan at Granada, before being recalled by Erik ten Hag, and sent back on loan to Benfica.
He did enough to convince the Lisbon giants to sign him permanently as United accepted a €6m buyout clause offer, which could rise to €9m with add-ons.
According to reports from the Portuguese outlet The gamean option to buy was included in the deal, with United able to return him to Old Trafford for a similar fee.
Real Madrid and Barcelona they are also interested in the 21-year-old, but United have priority due to their previous agreement.
With injuries right and left starting to mount for Ten Hag, Fernandez's form has caught the eye, and he could be an option for the Dutch coach in January.
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