Manchester United face a deadline if they're to trigger the buy-back clause in Alvaro Carreras' Benfica contract.
United sold the Spain U21 international to Benfica last year for an initial €6m fee rising to €9m in bonuses.
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The Manchester Evening News says United included a buy-back clause in the arrangement, which will remain available until the summer of 2026.
United boss Ruben Amorim has concerns about his options at left- wing-back and is said to be a fan of Carreras after seeing him up close while Sporting CP coach.
As such, it's been mooted United could seek to re-sign Carreras during next month's market to solve a major issue, with the fitness of Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia's still in doubt.
It's been suggested United can buy back Carreras for a fee in the region of €20m.