Manchester United are reportedly hoping to sign a quality left-back when the transfer window reopens in January.
Manchester United have had persistent injury problems in the left-back department, and a report from Give Me Sport has claimed that newly-appointed Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is desperate to sign a cover for Luke Shaw.
The report states that Alvaro Carreras is a target for Manchester United, and it will be interesting to see if they can secure an agreement for the 21-year-old. Shaw has struggled with persistent injury problems, and he has not been able to perform at a high level because of that.
The English international, who cost Manchester United £30 million many years ago, is a quality player on his day, but his availability is a major concern. Manchester United should look to replace him and bring in a more reliable option.
Alvaro Carreras has proven his quality in the Primeira Liga, and there is no doubt that he has the attributes to thrive in English football as well. The 21-year-old is still quite young, and he is only going to improve with coaching and experience. Amorim could help him develop into a key player for the club.
Man United need quality additions
Manchester United have been quite poor this season, and they are currently struggling to make it to the top half. For a club of their stature, it has been a disastrous season, and they will look to bounce back strongly during the second half of the campaign.
They could still push for European qualification if they can put together a winning run, and signing the right players in January will help them get their season back on track. They need to improve defensively and signing a quality full-back should be one of their priorities.
Convincing the player to join the club should not be difficult for them, and it remains to be seen whether they can secure an agreement with Benfica. Fortunately for the Premier League heavyweights, they have a buyback clause in their agreement with the Primeira Liga outfit. So, that will give them an advantage in the race to secure the services of Alvaro Carreras next year.
