Barça will take action for their 'hidden gem' for the Champions League left-back

FC Barcelona has reportedly prioritized signing a left back next summer. Alphonso Davies is the main target for the blue and claret club, but due to the difficulties presented in his transfer, the Catalans are exploring several options to 'cover their backs' and Álvaro Fernández Carreras would be one of the favorites of the sports management.

The 21-year-old Spaniard is one of the major revelations of the season at Benfica, which is why the culés are closely monitoring him. In fact, according to the newspaper 'A Bola', the blaugranas will take advantage of the match on January 21 against the Lisbon team in the Champions League to start discussing his potential signing.

Manchester United, the main threat to the operation

Despite this, his transfer would not be straightforward. The Manchester United also has Carreras on their radar and are already making the necessary moves to get ahead in the race for his signing this winter. Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia have proven not to be up to the required standard at Old Trafford, which is why Rúben Amorim would be insisting on the arrival of the former youth player of the 'red devils'.

The player would have a release clause of 42 million euros, but the Mancunians would have a buyback option estimated at 17 'kilos' that could complicate the defender's incorporation. However, if the English club ultimately decides not to proceed with the signing of the player, at Can Barça they will seek to take advantage of the visit to the Estádio da Luz to start 'cooking' the possible arrival of one of the most promising players in his position.