Manchester United are reportedly interested in re-signing Alvaro Fernandez from Benfica.
Manchester United Reportedly keen to re-sign Alvaro Fernandez from Benfica And can use their buyback rule to score Real Madrid And Barcelona to his signature.
The defender was in Real Madrid's youth system between 2017 and 2020 before moving to Man United, but he failed to make 20 first-team appearances for the English champions, eventually joining Benfica in the summer after representing the Portuguese side on loan. Second half of last season.
Fernandes has impressed for Benfica this season, making nine appearances in all competitions, including two outings in the Champions League, and his form has not gone unnoticed.
According to gameReal Madrid and Barca are both keeping a close eye on the left-back, while Man United are believed to be keen on re-signing him next year.
The Red Devils included a buy-back clause in the deal that took Fernandez to Benfica in the summer, and the English giants are said to be able to activate it to win the race for his signature in 2025.
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Man United, Real Madrid, Barcelona 'all interested in Fernandes'
Fernandes enjoyed a successful 2022-23 campaign on loan at Preston North End and will be part of Man United's first team during the 2023-24 campaign, but he has instead been on loan at Granada.
The Spain Under-21 international struggled to make his mark at Granada and was eventually sent out on loan to Benfica in the second half of last season, making 16 appearances in all competitions.
Fernandes has cemented his place as a starter this term and his form has reportedly brought him to the attention of several big European clubs, including Man United, Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Despite struggling in that area in 2023-24, Man United have again struggled at left-back this season as the club failed to bring in a left-sided defender during the summer transfer window.
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Man United once again have serious problems at left-back
Tyrell Malaysia He has not played since the 2022-23 campaign due to a serious knee injury Luke Shaw Due to the calf problem, this period did not take place.
Diogo Dalot Operated at left-back earlier this season, but could see another change after the international break Nowsair Masraoui has Underwent a minor heart procedure.
As a result, Dalot can be moved right-back across Victor Lindelof Or Lisandro Martinez Plays at left-back, but Lindelof could come in at right-back against Brentford after the international break. Matthijs de Ligt And Martinez again in the middle and Dalot at left back despite struggling in this period.
Man United is believed A move must be weighed Chelseas Ben Chilwell during the January market, but a return to Fernandes would certainly be the best long-term option for the English giants.
