Alvaro Fernandez Carreras, the ex-Manchester United defender, has reportedly "secured a deal" to move to Benfica for a fee of £8.6 million. The 20-year-old left-back from Spain has been on loan at Granada for the first half of this season. Alvaro Fernandez Carreras looks set to permanently leave Manchester United Credit: Getty Before joining the LaLiga team, he participated in only four matches with the Red Devils' U21s and had not yet made an appearance for the senior team. Presently, it seems unlikely that he will have the opportunity to do so, as Benfica is nearing the completion of a deal despite Manchester United's injury crisis. According to Record, the Portuguese champions have a prearranged agreement to acquire the young player for £8.6 million. It is known that there are still "some details to be resolved" before the contracts can be finalized. The deal's specifics are uncertain, as per Fabrizio Romano, who believes it might still take the form

 Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag extended his best wishes to Jadon Sancho in a brief statement after the player's loan transfer to Borussia Dortmund. Sancho, aged 23, made his comeback to the Bundesliga powerhouse on Thursday, rejoining them after a two-and-a-half-year stint with the Red Devils in a £73 million agreement. Jadon Sancho has re-joined Borussia Dortmund on Loan Credit: Getty Erik ten Hag responded to Sancho's departure four months after he was outcast The English striker has netted only 12 goals and contributed six assists in 82 matches for Manchester United. Since a public disagreement with Ten Hag in September, he hasn't made any appearances. Despite this, the Man Utd manager offered a brief but positive remark about Sancho during Friday's press conference, expressing, "I hope he's doing well, so I wish him the best of good luck. That's it." "I trust he is thriving and will achieve success with Borussia Dortmund." Ten Ha

 GARY LINEKER has revealed a mysterious secret feud with Jose Mourinho. The Match of the Day presenter revealed insights into his connection with the ex-Manchester United and Chelsea manager. Gary Lineker opened up on his relationship with Jose Mourinho Credit:Rex Lineker revealed the pair had a great relationship before Mourinho turned sour Lineker is still uncertain about the reason behind their dispute. On the Rest Is Football podcast, Lineker shared that, during Mourinho's initial days in England, they got along well and exchanged frequent texts. Nevertheless, Lineker revealed their relationship eventually soured, expressing concerns that the challenging nature of the sport might have taken a toll on Mourinho. Recalling the early days, Lineker praised Mourinho's engaging personality and humor, but he believes the relentless nature of the beautiful game has had a negative impact on him over the years. During a documentary collaboration, Mourinho regularly texted Lineker, app

 Jadon Sancho returns to Dortmund for training following loan move, sparking frustration among Manchester United supporters due to his initial actions. The 23-year-old has renewed his contract with the German powerhouse on a loan deal for the rest of the season, following his exclusion from Manchester United under the management of Erik ten Hag. Jadon Sancho commenced training with Borussia Dortmund. The player valued at £73 million has returned to Dortmund on a loan deal that extends until the conclusion of the season. Credit: Getty Sancho departed Dortmund in 2021 for a £73 million transfer to the Red Devils, yet has struggled to mirror his previous performance in Manchester. His return to the yellow and black of Dortmund is showcased in cheerful videos shared by the club on social media. Nevertheless, these joyous clips have irked several Manchester United fans, who are displeased witnessing Sancho donning the Dortmund training kit and passionately kissing the badge shortly after re

 Reports suggest Manchester United is considering a replacement for Anthony Martial and has identified another Ajax player for the position. Reports suggest Manchester United is considering another Ajax player as a replacement for Anthony Martial. Martial has half a year left on his United contract and is poised to depart as a free agent this upcoming summer, even though United possesses the choice to prolong his agreement for an additional year. Ten Hag might consider recruiting Brian Brobbey, a former player, to Old Trafford. As per The Athletic's report, Martial has declined potential transfers in this transfer window, seeking a more lucrative deal as a free agent. As per The Mirror, Ten Hag might consider recruiting a striker he previously collaborated with, namely Brian Brobbey, aged 21. The head of Manchester United introduced Brobbey to the Ajax lineup in 2020 and expresses interest in signing him during the upcoming summer. Even though Ten Hag aims to acquire a forward in J

 MARCUS RASHFORD received a caution from a parking attendant following a lunch meeting with a Manchester United colleague The 26-year-old striker is facing difficulties in performance this season, following a career peak of scoring 32 goals in various competitions last year, securing the position of the club's leading goal-scorer. Marcus Rashford received a surprise after a lunch with a Man Utd team-mate Credit: Eamonn and James Clarke The star left his McLaren 765 Long Tail sports car on double yellow lines outside Juniper Restaurant Credit: Eamonn and James Clarke 7 It took just 15 minutes for a traffic warden to issue him with a £60 parking ticket  Credit: Eamonn and James Clarke Rashford discovered the ticket on his windscreen as he left the restaurant He has only netted thrice in all competitions for the Red Devils this season, and now his misfortune seems to extend beyond the field. Rashford visited the Juniper Restaurant in Wilmslow, Cheshire on Wednesday afternoon to rendez

 Manchester United receives a positive injury update as three key players are poised to make a comeback on Sunday, although a key summer transfer remains sidelined. Erik ten Hag is optimistic that Manchester United's injury concerns will soon improve, with the potential return of at least three players – Christian Eriksen, Luke Shaw, and Harry Maguire – for the upcoming match against fellow top-four contenders Tottenham this weekend. Erik ten Hag has provided a health status report in anticipation of Sunday. Christian Eriksen was absent from the journey to Wigan due to sickness. And the pivotal defender Lisandro Martinez is nearing a comeback following a foot issue that kept him sidelined for over three months. Ten Hag faced the absence of 11 players during the FA Cup victory at Wigan but expressed optimism, stating, "Several players are likely to return. I'm hopeful they'll be available this weekend, including Christian Eriksen and possibly Luke Shaw." "Perh