Man United ready to re-sign outstanding Benfica star under Amorim’s advice in January transfer window – Report

Man United ready to re-sign outstanding Benfica star under Amorim’s advice in January transfer window – Report

On the recommendation of new manager Ruben Amorim, Manchester United may re-sign Benfica defender Alvaro Fernandez next season, according to Givemesport.

Fernandez was loaned to Benfica by the Red Devils during the January 2024 transfer window.

In order to acquire him permanently in the summer, the Portuguese team exercised a £5 million buyout clause.

Although Fernandez was intermittent in manager Roger Schmidt’s starting lineup last season, the Spaniard has since established himself as a vital member of the team.

According to Givemesport, Man United is now considering re-signing Fernandez, and a final choice may depend on the response after Amorim assumes leadership.

The Portuguese will formally join the club from Sporting Lisbon from November 11 and Fernandez could a topic of discussion based on the manager’s knowledge of playing against Benfica.

The 21-year-old has a release clause worth £42 million in his contract, but Givemesport reveal that United can sign him on the cheap as they have a buy-back clause in the region of £16.7 million.

January swoop
United have been without a specialist left-back for some point of time. Luke Shaw has spent most of the year on the sidelines with multiple injuries. He has suffered another setback in his recovery from a calf issue.

Tyrell Malacia has not been on the playing field since May 2023 after a knee surgery. He has started working in partial training sessions, but it could take a while before he makes his long-awaited comeback.

Diogo Dalot, Noussair Mazraoui and Lisandro Martinez have all played as makeshift left-backs this campaign and the club could seriously consider a winter swoop for Fernandez to provide a proper solution.

Fernandez is an attacking full-back by trade and he could enjoy playing under Amorim. The 39-year-old could stick with his 3-4-3 set-up at United and Fernandez could find himself operating from left wing-back.

If he continues to impress heading into the New Year, Amorim could give the green light for United to re-sign him