Manchester United have been linked with a move for SL Benfica defender Alvaro Fernandez Carreras, who they sold in the summer.
Alvaro Fernandez Carreras joined SL Benfica in a deal worth around €6 million after a successful loan spell with them. He has been linked with a return to the Premier League club now, and Manchester United have a buyback clause inserted into his contract.
According to a report from the Portuguese publication Record via Sport Witness, Manchester United will be able to bring him back to the club for a fee of just €20 million. Carreras has a release clause of €50 million in his contract, but the buyback clause will allow Manchester United to sign him on a bargain.
It remains to be seen whether Manchester United decide to make a move for him in the near future. They have been scouting the Benfica player regularly ahead of a potential move. The 21-year-old has excelled with regular football at Benfica, and a return to Old Trafford could be an exciting opportunity for him.
However, he must seek gametime assurances before making a move to the Premier League club. He cannot afford to sit on the bench at Manchester United at this stage of his career. Carreras needs regular football to continue his development. The 21-year-old is reportedly on the radar of other big European clubs as well, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up.
Manchester United need more depth in the left-back department
Manchester United could certainly use more quality in the left-back department, and the 21-year-old would be a solid acquisition. Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia have had their fair share of injury problems and Manchester United need alternatives.
The 21-year-old seems like the ideal acquisition for them, and signing him for €20 million would represent an excellent investment. Carreras could easily justify the investment in the near future, and he could even prove to be a major bargain for Manchester United. It remains to be seen how the situation develops over the next few weeks. Manchester United need to improve their squad if they want to win major trophies, and the Spaniard will certainly help them improve.
