Marca reports on the potential transfer of Álvaro Carreras amidst interest from Manchester United and Real Madrid. Manchester United holds a preferential purchase option on Álvaro Carreras for €18 million, which expires on December 31. Despite this option, Carreras is not interested in returning to England, and Real Madrid is attempting to negotiate directly with Benfica without involving Manchester United.

Manchester United poses a challenge to Real Madrid's plans as they are also in negotiations for Álvaro Carreras. Manchester United has a preferred option to purchase the player for 18 million euros, which is valid until December 31.

Real Madrid plans to use Manchester United as a bridge in the transfer of Alvaro Carreras. Manchester United has a buy-back clause to purchase Carreras for 18 million euros, having sold him to Benfica for 6 million euros in 2024. Real Madrid's strategy involves having Manchester United first buy Carreras using this clause.

Manchester United are considering re-signing Alvaro Fernandez from Benfica after sending scouts to watch him play during Benfica's Champions League clash with Bologna. Although he has a £42 million release clause, Man United could potentially sign him for a reduced fee of £16.5 million due to a buy-back clause included when they sold him to Benfica.