Ruben Amorim’s revolution at Old Trafford this summer is going to be largely dependent on the amount of funds INEOS can raise for the head coach who needs a major overhaul of his first team squad.
Outgoings are expected in the coming weeks and United are also waiting on a transfer of a former player that will add to the kitty should a deal be completed.
Álvaro Carreras was expected to complete his switch from Benfica to Real Madrid, which would boost United’s bank balance due to the sell on clause included when he swapped Manchester for Lisbon last summer.
However, Benfica are now playing hardball with the La Liga side, who are asking to pay the transfer fee in instalments, rather than the one off payment preferred by the selling club.
As reported by fichajes.com, Carreras is said to be “very angry” with the deal stalling and “tempted to declare himself in rebellion,” in order to get to over the line.
The 22-year-old is desperate to make the move happen and will be hoping his stance will strengthen Madrid’s position to get the deal done.
The report claims negotiations are expected to continue but Benfica will not make it easy for Xabi Alonso’s side, who are used to having it all their own way in the transfer market.
With Madrid open to paying up to €45 million deal to secure the services of the left back, United are set to land a €9m windfall which would be a huge help to Amorim this summer given the PSR restrictions in play.
It’s not often Madrid do not get what they want so their next move will be telling in just how much they value Carreras.
Since his move from Old Trafford, the Spaniard has emerged as one of the most exciting full backs in Europe and completed 50 appearances in an impressive 2024/24 campaign for Benfica.
It was rumoured United were open to triggering the £15 million buy-back option they have on the player but given the mid-season signing of Patrick Dorgu, Carreras’ future now looks certain to lie outside of Manchester.
Therefore, United will be hoping the European giants can come to an agreement for the transfer of the former Red Devil as they attempt to build a side capable of challenging for the top four places in the Premier League.
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Conner Botterill
Conner Botterill has been with The Peoples Person for two years. A keen match-going red with degrees in Sport and Journalism and Philosophy and Psychology, Conner still believes he has a chance of making United’s first team through his 5-a-side career.
