The Spanish press writes that Alvaro Carreras is returning to his youth club Real Madrid, while the English press is more focused on missed opportunities at Manchester United.
There are few things going the way at Old Trafford these days, so it is understandable that the focus is on blunders of various kinds. – The 22-year-old left-back, whose full name is Álvaro Fernández Carreras, was sold to Portuguese side Benfica for €6 million last summer. Manchester United have decided not to activate the €20 million buy-back clause, giving Benfica every opportunity to make big money.
Transfermarkt believe that Alvaro Carreras is worth €28 million after a stellar season for Benfica, but it doesn’t stop there, Real Madrid have had a bid of at least €50 million accepted. A transfer that will be effected within a few days.
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Benfica look to Spain to find Alvaro Carreras’ replacement
Benfica have started to move in the transfer market and already have Miguel Gutiérrez in their sights as one of the preferred options to strengthen the left wing. The Spanish player, who is currently at Girona, has been identified as a possible replacement for Álvaro Carreras, whose future seems to be increasingly closer to Real Madrid. The Madrid club can use their €8 million buy-back clause for Gutiérrez.
Lisbon has been following Gutiérrez’s development for a while, as he has established himself at Girona with three very good seasons in La Liga. His attacking capacity, combined with defensive solidity, has convinced Benfica’s sporting management, who see his signing as part of a restructuring on the left wing.
Benfica want to sign Miguel Gutiérrez
The Madrid footballer, who has a contract until 2027 and a background from Real Madrid’s youth academy, has played over a hundred games for the Catalan team and has also worn Spain’s national team jersey at youth level. His upbringing at Valdebebas makes him a useful card for Florentino Pérez in the negotiations for Carreras, whose buyout clause is for 50 million.
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Although Gutiérrez could end up at Da Luz this summer, Benfica have not ruled out continuing negotiations for Samuel Dahl, the Swedish full-back who is on loan from Roma. These two deals are not mutually exclusive, but everything will depend on the sale of Carreras. Regardless, Miguel Gutiérrez appears to be a sought-after player who can change scenes in this transfer window.
