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Manchester United could end up buying a player they've only just sold, with confusion over the future at Old Trafford

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Manchester United are well positioned to sign a former player – who they only sold over the summer. The Red Devils had a huge rebuild during the last transfer window in which considerable investment was made into the playing squad. Matthijs De Ligt, Leny Yoro and Noussair Mazraoui were added to the defence, with midfielder Manuel Ugarte and attacker Joshua Zirkzee signed further ahead. These signings were made with former manager Erik ten Hag in mind, however. With Ruben Amorim now installed as boss, Manchester United could well be set for more big changes. There's some uncertainty over who will making the decisions at Old Trafford going forward, following the shock departure of Dan Ashworth. Ashworth is believed to have led the recruitment over the summer, with an effort towards signing younger players, as the club lower their average age. Arsenal wonderkid Chido Obi-Martin was an example of a huge coup for United over the summer, with the club prepared to pay for outstanding talent. It was a surprise, therefore, that Alvaro Carreras left the club over the summer when he was such a promising prospect at left-back – a position that United have struggled in. Friday’s edition of Portuguese paper A Bola via Sport Witness says United are continuing to monitor the 21-year-old with Amorim aware of the player's talent thanks to his time in the Primeira Liga. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Benfica would like to keep Carreras with them until the end of the season. United have a €20 million buy-back clause, however, with a move back to Old Trafford described as “likelier” than Barcelona, who are also circling, as they eye a backup for Alejandro Balde. In Four Four Two's opinion, Carreras is a great prospect who would no doubt be an asset for Amorim at wing-back – but interest in his signing points to a lack of joined-up thinking at the club. This is probably just a rumour, however, with it not uncommon for clubs to monitor any player with a buy-back option after selling. Re-signing Carreras is still unlikely – whether this window or next – with the Spaniard probably a backup simply because of the clause available to make the deal happen. Carreras is worth €8m, according to Transfermarkt. United face Manchester City this weekend in the Manchester Derby when Premier League action resumes. Mark White is the Digital Content Editor at Four Four Two. During his time on the brand, Mark has written three cover features on Mikel Arteta, Martin Odegaard and the Invincibles, and has written pieces on subjects ranging from Sir Bobby Robson’s time at Barcelona to the career of Robinho. An encyclopedia of football trivia and collector of shirts, he first joined the team back in 2020 as a staff writer. Manchester City in injury crisis as they are dealt another MASSIVE blow 'You can see on his face he is happy' - Pundit insists Mohamed Salah WILL remain at Liverpool Would Chelsea be the first WSL club to have an invincible season? Four Four Two is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. ©

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