Manchester United’s left back According to the PA news agency, Alvaro Fernandez is expected to rejoin Benfica following his loan period at Granada.
This month, Donny van de Beek and Jadon Sancho have already departed Erik ten Hag’s team to sign one-year loans to Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund, respectively.
Joe Hugill has joined Burton for the remainder of the season after extending his contract at United, and Hannibal Mejbri is expected to join Sevilla on loan with the intention of purchasing after attracting attention from Everton.
While Dan Gore and Facundo Pellistri are also drawing attention, left-back Fernandez appears destined to join Benfic, a massive Portuguese team.
The 20-year-old Spaniard, who signed from Real Madrid in 2020, has not yet played for United’s main squad. He spent the previous season on loan at Preston before moving to Granada this season.
The recall of Fernandez from the La Liga team has started, while the specifics of the agreement are still being worked out. Fernandez is anticipated to join Benfica.
The Portuguese media has reported on a possible permanent move worth 10 million euros (£8.6 million) and the possibility of a loan with conditions.
