US EditionReal Madrid want to use Man Utd as 'bridge transfer' to sign £51m defender
- Real Madrid aims to sign 22-year-old left-back Alvaro Carreras from Benfica through a deal involving Manchester United in 2025.
- Madrid seeks this route because Benfica demands around £51 million while United holds an £18 million buyback clause on Carreras.
- Last summer, Carreras completed a permanent transfer from Manchester United to Benfica for £6 million and has contributed notably with four goals and five assists across more than 40 matches.
- Real Madrid struggles at left-back due to injuries and initially pursued Alphonso Davies before considering Carreras as a cheaper alternative.
- The proposed Manchester United ‘bridge transfer’ would profit United and allow Madrid to sign Carreras below Benfica’s asking price, showing strategic negotiation complexity.
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Real Madrid want to use Man Utd as 'bridge transfer' to sign £51m defender
Real Madrid are looking to sign Alvaro Carreras from Benfica(AFP via Getty) Real Madrid are looking to use Manchester United in their attempt to sign Benfica left-back Alvaro Carreras, according to reports in Spain. Carreras was signed by United on a free transfer from Madrid in 2020 and showed plenty of promise in his first two years at Old Trafford as he was named United’s Under-23 Player of the Year in 2022. However, Carreras was unable to ma…
Agent of Benfica's Alvaro Carreras dismisses wild Man United transfer rumour as "pure fantasy" - Man United News And Transfer News
The agent of Benfica defender Alvaro Carreras has insisted there is nothing in the ongoing rumours that his client could return to Manchester United before then joining Real Madrid. On Friday, a report from Spain claimed that Madrid were trying to work out a strange agreement with United to secure Carreras’ services for a knockdown price. When Carreras joined Benfica from United in 2024, the Red Devils inserted a buy-back option. United can re-s…
Real Madrid's Bold Move to Secure Benfica Star Defender Álvaro Carreras
Real Madrid is preparing for significant changes after a lackluster season, focusing on a squad revamp. They are targeting Benfica defender Álvaro Carreras as a cost-effective option, as Benfica demands €60 million, but Real is unwilling to meet that price. Manchester United, which previously sold Carreras, has a buy-back clause and could facilitate a transfer to Real Madrid for around €30-35 million, making it more feasible for Los Blancos. By …
Real Madrid Plot Deal with Manchester United for Benfica Ace
Spanish giants Real Madrid allegedly have an unusual transfer plan with Manchester United to sign Alvaro Carreras. The Real Madrid And Manchester United Deal Real Madrid are looking to reinforce their left-back options this summer. In reports by the Spanish Media, they feel they also have interest in Benfica’s Alvaro Carreras. The player has already […] The post Real Madrid Plot Deal with Manchester United for Benfica Ace appeared first on Footb…
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