Alvaro Fernandez is trying set to go away Man United on a everlasting deal, with a Benfica transfer edging nearer.
This January switch window is extra about clearing out the squad and making some room on the wage funds, significantly as there is no such thing as a Champions League soccer on the desk for the remainder of the season.
Erik ten Hag has thus far solely moved on from Donny van de Beek, whereas Joe Hugill has departed on mortgage. Nevertheless, the most recent info from Fabrizio Romano/Report has me considerably shocked…
He took to X/Twitter to substantiate that Alvaro Fernandez is ready to go away. On a everlasting deal…
Private phrases have been agreed with Benfica and the contract is claimed to be ‘prepared’ for the younger left-back to signal. The switch is now being finalised, with Romano’s patented ‘Right here we go’ not too distant…
Try Fabrizio Romano’s X publish on the information right here:
🚨🔴🦅 Benfica are closing in on deal to signal 2003 born fullback Álvaro Fernández!
Private phrases 100% agreed now, the contract is prepared.
Settlement being finalised with Man United on everlasting switch, as per Report.
Particulars being mentioned after which… right here we go. pic.twitter.com/hv3xXz7FpT
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 12, 2024
I can’t Lie. I’m upset. Little question this can be a considerably respectable switch payment. In all probability across the £10m mark. Though that’s a pleasant little chunk so as to add to the funds, it’s simply disheartening for the present crop of kids.
We’ve already moved on from Zidane Iqbal and Charlie Savage Now Fernandez goes to observe swimsuit, all whereas the likes of Scott McTominay, Anthony Martial and lots of others stay on the membership (or are solely leaving on mortgage with United paying the majority of their wages).
It’s the rod United have made for their very own again by overpaying for substandard gamers, but it surely does really feel a little bit shady on the youthful lads who even have the expertise to make it on the highest stage.
When this deal is confirmed, I’d wish to assume that United have some form of buyback clause included. Fernandez felt like somebody who may usurp Luke Shaw because the beginning left-back over the subsequent yr or so. To see him leaving, with out actually being given an opportunity of be aware, is a little bit irritating.
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