Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in Benfica star and Manchester United target Alvaro Fernandez amidst ongoing uncertainty over the future of Alphonso Davies.
United are keen on signing a left-wing-back this month in an effort to get their season back on track. This position has been a problem all term, primarily due to Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia’s fitness struggles.
Diogo Dalot has temporarily filled in but he is hardly an expert and is unsurprisingly not as effective on that side of the pitch.
The Red Devils have been linked to several left-sided full-backs including Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth), Antonee Robinson (Fulham), Davies and of course, Fernandez.
Davies could be available on a free in the summer but this is not guaranteed as he’s in talks over a new contract with Bayern.
However, it seems that the Bundesliga giants are also making contingency plans in the event that they lose the Canada international, who is also on the radar of other teams like Barcelona and Real Madrid.
According to Record Portugal, Bayern have identified United target Fernandez as a potential replacement for Davies if he ends up departing the Allianz Arena.
The news outlet reveals that Bayern are keeping close tabs on Fernandez as a potential option.
United inserted a buy-back clause in Fernandez’s contract when they sold him to Benfica in the summer. The value of this buy-back option is thought to be worth around £17m.
Fernandez’s Benfica contract runs until 2029.
It’s easy to see why Fernandez is wanted by some of the biggest clubs in Europe. So far this term, the 21-year-old has made 15 Liga Portugal appearances, scoring twice and providing one assist in that period.
A modern full-back who excels in attacking areas, Fernandez looks very suited to the demands of Ruben Amorim’s tactics. He would also be available for a knockdown fee, which makes a swoop even more attractive.
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