Man Utd to be rivalled for Alvaro Carreras? Bayern eye Benfica starlet with Red Devils buy-back clause as potential replacement for Alphonso Davies

Manchester United are set to be rivalled in their pursuit of Alvaro Carreras by Bayern Munich, per a new report.

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• Bayern interested in signing full-back
• Played for United between 2020 and 2024
• Left to join Benfica permanently

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Bayern are interested in signing Carreras from Benfica as they aim to reinforce their backline, reports. Alphonso Davies has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid and Carreras is viewed as a potential replacement for the Canada international, in a potential blow to United's hopes of bringing him back to Old Trafford.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Carreras was on the books at United between 2020 and 2024 but did not make a first-team appearance before he was sold to Benfica in a deal that could be worth up to £7 million ($9m). Now, though, the has reported that United cannot afford him at present, despite having a £16m ($20m) buy-back option, opening the door to Bayern swooping in.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Carreras has racked up 40 appearances for Benfica, with three goals and three assists notched, and has also won eight caps for Spain's Under-21 side. He has yet to play for the senior squad.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  United may hope to raise funds in January as they look to fund a deal for Carreras. They may have to move quickly.