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

Bayern are interested in signing Carreras from Benfica as they aim to reinforce their backline, Record 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.

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 Manchester Evening News has reported that United cannot afford him at present, despite having a £16m ($20m) buy-back option, opening the door to Bayern swooping in.

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.

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