Real Madrid are in talks with Benfica over a move for left-back Alvaro Carreras. Carreras’ has a release clause of €50million in his Benfica contract, but Madrid are hoping to reach an agreement over a lower fee.

Carreras signed for United in 2020, joining the club from Real Madrid, but would spend the majority of his career in the famed Old Trafford youth set-up as well as a season on loan at Preston North End and half a year on loan at Granada before he completed his switch to Benfica.

Real Madrid are closing in on the signing of Benfica left-back Alvaro Carreras after striking a verbal agreement with the defender, according to Mundo Deportivo.The Spaniard has agreed to a five-year