In a twist that has both Real Madrid and Barcelona lining up, former Manchester United full back Alvaro Fernandez is now the subject of significant transfer interest. Having joined Benfica last summer for a modest fee of £5 million, the young Spaniard’s burgeoning talent has not gone unnoticed in his homeland.

Real Madrid and Barcelona have shown interest in signing Alvaro Fernandez who left Manchester United this summer to join Benfica.

Real Madrid and Barcelona are interested in signing former Manchester United starlet Alvaro Fernandez with the Premier League giants also mulling over bringing him back to Old Trafford. Fernandez joined United as a 16-year-old, progressing the youth ranks and impressing in the Championship on loan with Preston in the 2022-23 season.