Manchester United performed well in the defensive third Friday night, but they needed some luck to earn all three points against Fulham. Two names are frequently mentioned in connection with the Red Devils’ desire to sign a left back during the winter transfer window. Manchester United wants to sign Patrick Dorgu as soon as possible to strengthen their LB position, but if they are unable to do so, they will try to re-sign Benfica’s Alvaro Carreras.
The Spanish left defender is the Old Trafford team’s backup, according to today’s edition of Correio da Manha. According to the well-known Portuguese news outlet, Man Utd will only “move forward” to sign Carreras for £15 million (18 million euros) if they are unable to acquire Dorgu. Alvaro was sold by United to the Eagles for six million euros, although he is available to return for an additional twenty million euros. There is a 50 million euro release clause for the remainder.
Former Man United defender Alvaro Carreras is open to returning.
If United wants to sign the Ferrol native back from Benfica, they would be able to do it for a lot less money than any other team because of a £16 million buy-back clause in his contract. United is still trying to get Patrick Dorgu, a wingback for Lecce, but as the transfer window closes and the Italians are unwilling to lower their asking price, the Spanish under-21 player might become a more viable choice.
In 31 appearances for the Eagles this season, he has three goals and four assists across all competitions. Bayern Munich and Liverpool have also expressed interest in him due to his strong play this season. United supporters will be pining for a new left wing-back signing, whether it’s Fernandez Carreras or Dorgu, when the transfer window closes on February 3rd.