Real Madrid and Barcelona ‘set to battle it out’ for defender Manchester United sold for just £5MILLION in the summer

In a surprising turn of events, both Real Madrid and Barcelona are reportedly set to battle for the signature of Alvaro Fernandez, a defender Manchester United sold for just £5 million during the summer transfer window. Fernandez, now 21, left United without making a single competitive appearance but has quickly become a standout player for Benfica, where he’s made seven league appearances and featured twice in the Champions League.

Fernandez, who has also represented Spain at the U21 level, originally came through Real Madrid’s academy before joining Manchester United in 2020. Despite being heavily involved with United’s youth setup and even making it to the bench for Premier League matches, he never got a chance to showcase his talent at the senior level.

Now, both Spanish giants are closely monitoring the left-back, with Atletico Madrid and Juventus also expressing interest in the rising star. Fernandez’s impressive performances have drawn attention, and with United currently facing injury problems in the left-back position, they may come to regret letting him leave so easily.

With a bidding war potentially on the horizon, Fernandez’s value has soared, and the young defender could soon find himself at one of Europe’s elite clubs.