Real Madrid are reportedly looking to sign a left-back in the upcoming summer transfer window, due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding the futures of Ferland Mendy and Fran Garc\u00eda. It appears that the club has started to seriously focus on a promising candidate.<\/p>\n
According to the Spanish newspaper Defensa Central, one name gaining strong traction is \u00c1lvaro Carreras, a Real Madrid academy graduate currently excelling at Benfica. The player has become a key figure in the Portuguese side, attracting the attention of the Merengue management, who are now reassessing the feasibility of bringing him back.<\/p>\n
Some reports suggest that Carreras’s release clause stands at \u20ac60 million\u2014a significant figure. However, Manchester United, who sold him to Benfica last summer, retained an \u20ac18 million buy-back option\u2014an opportunity Real Madrid is keen to take advantage of.<\/p>\n
The likely strategy would involve Manchester United temporarily activating the buy-back clause, then transferring the player to Real Madrid for a fee below the release clause. Current estimates range between \u20ac30 million and \u20ac35 million and could go up to \u20ac50 million\u2014but still remain under Benfica\u2019s direct asking price, as the club is unwilling to negotiate directly.<\/p>\n
This arrangement would benefit both clubs: Real Madrid would acquire their desired left-back, and Manchester United would make a quick profit from the resale.<\/p>\n
The main reason behind Real Madrid\u2019s pursuit of a new left-back lies in Ferland Mendy\u2019s persistent injury issues. The Frenchman has missed several games this season, casting doubt over his long-term role\u2014especially if coach Carlo Ancelotti departs.<\/p>\n
Ancelotti has been one of Mendy\u2019s strongest advocates, viewing him as the best defensive left-back when fully fit. However, his future at the club is also uncertain, and any change in the coaching staff could shift the club\u2019s stance on Mendy as well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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