On Thursday, Record stated Benfica have identified Manchester United’s Álvaro Fernández as their priority target for the winter market.
The left-back has been on loan at Granada since last summer and has featured 14 times this season.
A Bola provide the latest on Benfica’s ongoing pursuit of the Manchester United owned player.
The Portuguese club are aiming to part ways with David Jurásek and replace him with the 20-year-old this month.
In order to conclude the operation, it’s said they only have to negotiate with the Spaniard and Erik ten Hag’s side. That’s because Manchester United have an option to recall him in January.
Fernández’s deal at Old Trafford lasts until the end of this season and his market value is beyond Granada’s reach, which is why they can’t make an attempt to buy him.
This is relayed by A Bola, who then state Granada are concerned about Manchester United using their clause.
A Bola add Benfica leaders internally discussed several topics yesterday, including that of signing the Manchester United owned player.
Fernández’s sale to Benfica in January will see Ten Hag’s side avoid losing the fullback as a free agent next summer. They’ll also likely keep a percentage of a future transfer, and potentially a buyback option.
