Liverpool have become the latest club to express interest in Benfica left-back Alvaro Carreras.
Carreras, who was known as Alvaro Fernandez during his time in England, was sold by Manchester United to Benfica for £5 million last summer following a successful loan spell. The 21-year-old has impressed this season, attracting attention.
O Jogo first reported on the interest in Carreras, mentioning Real Madrid and Barcelona as potential suitors, while Atletico Madrid and Juventus have also been monitoring his development.
However, AS has now reported that Liverpool are leading the race to sign Carreras, with the club looking to position him as Andy Robertson’s successor.
Notably, Manchester United included a buy-back clause when they sold Carreras, allowing them to potentially re-sign the player at a lower fee.
United are reportedly considering activating the clause due to concerns over the long-term fitness of Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia.
While the exact value of the buy-back clause is unclear, it would likely be less than what Benfica would typically demand for the highly-rated 21-year-old, who is under contract until 2029.