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Manchester United targets Alvaro Carreras for £43m move from Real Madrid

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Manchester United targets Alvaro Carreras for £43m move from Real Madrid

Summary

Manchester United is exploring a £43 million move to re-sign left-back Alvaro Carreras from Real Madrid. Real Madrid seeks to recover the full €50 million they paid for Carreras last summer, following the acquisition of Marc Cucurella. Carreras, 23, is looking for more first-team opportunities with Cucurella likely to be the first-choice left-back. The pursuit for Carreras may intensify with competition from Chelsea and Arsenal also monitoring the situation. United’s decision will be influenced by their current squad's needs and priorities this summer.

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By the Numbers

•Carreras has expressed interest in leaving Real Madrid for more playing time.
•United sold Carreras to Benfica for £7.8 million in 2022.
•Real Madrid insists on recovering the full €50 million for Carreras.
•Michael Carrick is prioritizing midfield over left-back reinforcements.
•Chelsea has an advantage due to Xabi Alonso's connection with Carreras.

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12:30 PMYahoo Sports — United Close In On £43m Move To Re-Sign Alvaro Carreras From Real Madrid

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Manchester United are internally exploring a move to re-sign left-back Alvaro Carreras (23) from Real Madrid, with The People’s Person reporting that the Spanish club are seeking to recoup their €...
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