Special Clause Hands Man United Advantage Over Liverpool in €20m Transfer Race”Manchester United reportedly have an advantage over Liverpool in the pursuit of Benfica’s rising star Alvaro Carreras, thanks to a buy-back clause in his contract.
Carreras, a former United player, left the club after struggling for game time, but has since caught the eye with his performances at Benfica.
According to AS, Liverpool are interested in the Spanish left-back, while O Jogo reports that Real Madrid and Barcelona are also keeping tabs on him.
However, United could reclaim the 20-year-old for just €20 million, as Record reports they hold a buy-back option. This gives the Red Devils a potential upper hand in deciding Carreras’ next move.
Carreras could be a promising replacement for the injury-prone Luke Shaw, making it likely that Erik ten Hag might consider bringing him back to Old Trafford.
Alternatively, United might buy him back at a low price and then sell him to another top club, like Real Madrid or Barcelona, to make a profit.
This scenario would also allow United to block a potential move to Liverpool, which could be embarrassing for the club if Carreras were to thrive at Anfield after being let go cheaply.
Liverpool may need to act quickly while Carreras is still with Benfica, setting the stage for an intriguing transfer battle in the coming months.
