It is old news that Manchester United are looking for reinforcements for the left-back (who also remains injury-free). It is also nothing new that Manchester United’s scouts are keeping a particularly close eye on a former player with a buy-back clause. With only days left before the transfer window opens, the focus is on Alvaro Carreras.
Without a debut in Manchester United’s senior team, Alvaro Carreras was sent on loan in January. Benfica hired the young Spaniard for the rest of the season, but quickly found out that the left-back had impressive potential. This summer, Portuguese giants signed Carreras on a permanent transfer from United for €6 million.
For Alvaro Carreras, the move to Benfica has been career-changing as a given in the starting eleven.
There is reportedly a buyout clause of 50 million euros in the contract, but Manchester United are said to have secured a door in case they change their minds. According to Portuguese outlet O Jogo, United have a €20 million buy-back clause, so it’s possible to look up and change your mind.
According to Marca, the Manchester United management is very interested in doing just that. Ruben Amorim has this year become acquainted with Carreras in the Portuguese league at former arch-rival Benfica. Then we will see what happens in January.
