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      Nicky Butt QUITS as Salford chief as Man Utd legend becomes second Class of ’92 member to leave in two days

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      NICKY BUTT has stepped down from his role as CEO at Salford City.The former Manchester United star co-owns the League Two outfit with other members of the famous “Class of 92”.Nicky Butt is leaving his role as CEO of SalfordCredit: GettyIt makes him the second star from the class to depart a role at the club in as many days, after it was reported Chris Casper was leaving on Monday.However, Butt will retain his ownership stake in the club.A Salford statement said: “Salford City confirms that Nicky Butt will step down from the role of Chief Executive Officer of Salford City Football Club with immediate effect.”Nicky was appointed Chief Executive in October 2022, taking over from Gary Neville. “He will remain an active shareholder and Board Director but has decided that he cannot dedicate the time required to continue as CEO.”Alongside the other members of the Class of 92, Nicky remains committed to continuing the growth of the club that started with their takeover 10 years ago.”Butt, 49, revealed how he intended to get back into coaching after turning down “several exciting opportunities”.He said: “Whilst I have enjoyed the day-to-day responsibilities of the Chief Executive role and discovered a huge amount about the challenges an EFL club faces away from the football pitch, I have recently realised how much I miss the coaching and development of players, and this has increased my desire to get back into that side of the game.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Over the past few months there have been several exciting opportunities put forward to me that have put my focus back on coaching and on the grass. “That being said I have always wanted to put Salford first, and we now have experienced executives within the senior management team here which means that I can step away from my current duties without any impact on current operations and it will be very much business as usual.”Sporting Director of Salford Chris Casper is one of the lesser known names from the Class Of 92 Salford CFO, Jonathon Jackson, will step into the role on an interim basis.He has more than 10 years of experience as an executive working across the EFL and Premier League.Salford has been co-owned by Man Utd icons Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs, Phil Neville, Paul Scholes, David Beckham and Butt since 2014 – a joint effort that gave them 60 per cent combined sharehold.Singaporean businessman Peter Lim owned the remaining 40 per cent until earlier this year, when Neville, 49, brought out his share in the summer.The club currently sit 16th in League Two, with three wins and three draws from their opening ten games.Butt revealed he wants to get back into coaching after turning down ‘exciting offers’Credit: AFP More

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      Joshua Zirkzee tipped for shock January loan transfer after just seven Premier League games for Man Utd

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      MANCHESTER UNITED ace Joshua Zirkzee has been tipped for a loan move to Juventus in the January transfer window.Zirkzee, 23, joined United in the summer for £36.5million from Bologna, where he produced 12 goals and seven assists in 37 appearances last season.Manchester United ace Joshua Zirkzee has been tipped for a January loan moveCredit: GettyPaolo Di Canio suggested Zirkzee should leave Man Utd for JuventusCredit: SplashThe striker has only played seven times in the Premier League so far this term, with his only goal coming in the season opener against Fulham. But West Ham legend Paolo Di Canio suggested it would be best if the Netherlands international was loaned out to Juve, despite the fact it’s still very early doors in his Old Trafford career.Di Canio believes the Dutchman is “a bit too slow” for the Premier League, even though he’s still getting used to his new challenge.The ex-Juventus star added that the success he already experienced in Serie A would help manager Thiago Motta as he has different characteristics to star striker Dusan Vlahovic.Read More on Man UtdDi Canio told TuttoSport: “For the Premier League he is a bit too slow, then maybe he will prove me wrong with goals and great performances.”But there they attack you straightaway and whistle 30 per cent less for fouls. In Italy, we have seen what impact the player had in Bologna.“In the end, in the confusion that there is at United, they could also give him on loan. “They already have [Rasmus] Hojlund, then there is [Marcus] Rashford who is playing in that position. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”He would be the perfect profile, also because it would allow Motta to have a striker with different characteristics to Vlahovic.“But I would start the negotiations now. A loan with maybe the possibility of redeeming him.Man Utd player ratings: Joshua Zirkzee hooked again as Lisandro Martinez saves Erik ten Hag’s blushes (2)”Zirkzee is not a devastating scorer, he is not one to score 25 goals, but he makes the others play well.” More

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      Man Utd could be about to pull off controversial transfer they have never done in Premier League era

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S shock raid of Bayern Munich could see them complete a rare deal that has never been seen in the Premier League era.The Red Devils are reportedly targeting Leroy Sane, Leon Goretzka and Alphonso Davies in a triple January swoop.Peter Barnes was the last player to make the controversial moveCredit: RexLeroy Sane won two Premier League titles at Man CityCredit: PASane is now on Man Utd’s radarCredit: GettySane, 28, could be available this winter after falling down the pecking order under Vincent Kompany.Having recovered from an injury that ruled him out the start of the season, the winger has played just 78 minutes across four games.And the German sees his contract expire at Bayern next summer.Should Sane join Man Utd, he will become the first player in the Premier League era to move to Old Trafford after a spell at City. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe last player represent the red half of Manchester after blue was Peter Barnes.He played for City from 1974 to 1979 and then had a three-year spell at United a decade later.Legend Denis Law and Wyn Davies both saw their careers go down the same path in the 60s and 70s respectively.Many players have played for both Manchester clubs in the Prem like Peter Schmeichel, Andrei Kanchelskis, Andy Cole, Carlos Tevez and Owen Hargreaves.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBut all of them played for United before their bitter rivals.Jadon Sancho did come through the City academy before joining Erik ten Hag’s side – but he never played a senior game for them. Along with Sane on United’s radar is left-back Davies, 23, who also sees his Bayern deal expire in 2025.Leroy Sane PUNCHES TV camera after Bayern Munich concede third goal in devastating defeat to Bayer LeverkusenAs for Goretzka, 29, he has seen his minutes restricted this term, playing just once in six Bundesliga games.Man Utd are used to negotiations with Bayern as they signed Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui in a £60m double deal in the summer.Alphonso Davies could quit Bayern with his deal up in the summerCredit: RexLeon Goretzka may also depart after a lack of game timeCredit: RexWhy NOBODY is the right man to replace Erik ten Hag at Man UtdSunSport’s DAVE KIDD says Erik ten Hag’s time at Man Utd is up… and explains what’s wrong with all the potential candidates to replace him.THIS is a mid-table squad at an underachieving club, with a lot of unwanted players on big money.And Ratcliffe is an instinctive cost-cutter who may not pay top dollar to the next manager.If this club wasn’t called ‘Manchester United’, it wouldn’t be an especially desirable job.The good news for United is that their new sporting director, Dan Ashworth, is a very decent judge of a manager.He has been instrumental in three previous managerial appointments — Gareth Southgate for England, Graham Potter for Brighton and Eddie Howe for Newcastle.None were wildly popular at the time, all were conspicuous successes.Interestingly, Ashworth’s No 1 choice for the Newcastle job was Unai Emery, who turned him down to stay at Villarreal but has since proved that judgment right by excelling at Aston Villa.Emery may well deliver the coup de grace to Ten Hag on Sunday — especially with Bruno Fernandes suspended and Kobbie Mainoo an injury doubt.And the Spaniard would be an excellent fit for United — yet there is next to no chance that he would abandon Villa’s Champions League campaign to take the Old Trafford job, not least because he isn’t a stark raving madman.Howe would be another good candidate to succeed Ten Hag but, although he has become frustrated on Tyneside, the Saudis would surely not allow Ratcliffe to poach Howe, as they reluctantly did with Ashworth.Potter is available but his Chelsea experience and lack of charisma would make him a tough sell.Which brings us to Southgate, who remains close with Ashworth and is an excellent man-manager who was seriously considered by United last spring.Yet, despite having led England to two of their three major finals, Southgate’s reputation for over-caution was only enhanced during the Euros.Mauricio Pochettino, passed over twice by United, is out of the equation having taken the United States job.Thomas Tuchel would be a popular and gettable option but, despite being a fine coach and a very engaging man, he is considered something of a loose cannon.Likewise, Roberto De Zerbi, now at Marseille after his brief Brighton stint sparkled then fizzled out.Kieran McKenna — a gifted former United coach who has won back-to-back promotions with Ipswich Town — is an intriguing candidate but the imminent vacancy may come a year or so too soon.Marco Silva, the extremely under-rated Fulham boss, has been on United’s radar and should not be discounted.Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim, last season’s ‘next big thing’, was passed over by West Ham as well as Liverpool this summer and is not an easy man to pin down.Zinedine Zidane, who has taken over from Alan Curbishley as a 20-1 shot for every Premier League job, is a ‘figurehead’ manager and not an Ashworth type.Ruud van Nistelrooy, the former United goal machine who joined Ten Hag’s coaching team in the summer is the bookies’ favourite. Simply because he’s in the building and he’s Dutch.So, yes, getting rid of Ten Hag is the easy part. More

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      Ten Hag shouldn’t repeat failed left-back experiment – here are three ways Man Utd could line up without Mazraoui

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      ERIK TEN HAG must be getting a sense of deja vu after being left with a defensive crisis at left-back once again.The Manchester United boss has just ONE fit senior full-back available for when they host Brentford on Saturday after Noussair Mazraoui was sidelined over the international break.Erik ten Hag has been left with a new selection headache with just one fit full-backCredit: ReutersReports suggest Jonny Evans is being considered to play left back against BrentfordCredit: GettyWith long-term injuries to Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia as well, it means Diogo Dalot is the only fit full-back Ten Hag has at his disposal.However, with Mazraoui injured and Dalot showing poor form on the left side, the Portuguese is in line for a return to a more familiar right-back role.And that has left Ten Hag considering his options, although reports suggest that he could be considering using Aston Villa Man of the Match Jonny Evans there as an emergency stop gap.Alternatives could see Lisandro Martinez play at left-back or Victor Lindelof fill in at right-back.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAlthough, the former did not work there the one time he was asked to this season and the latter is not match sharp.However, former-Ajax boss Ten Hag could be better served with two other options.The first of those would be to call up highly-rated youngster Harry Amass.Amass, 17, impressed with the senior side in pre-season and received backing from both Shaw and Ten Hag to break into the first team this season.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHaving a natural left-footed left-back in the position would help United’s chances to no end, with the likes of Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho set to be among the biggest beneficiaries.Ten Hag said Amass could build into the team by November, but with injuries mounting up and a lack of viable alternatives, it seems a no-brainer for United to blood their next academy star.Man United dressing room was BUGGED during match against Aston Villa in a shocking security breachA third, albeit radical, option could be a formation switch to a back-three with aggressive wing-backs, potentially seeing Antony being selected as a left-wing back and giving him a new lease of life.This £86million flop has shown he has the work-rate to get up and down the flank, and it could also cut out his bad habit of constantly cutting in from the right-wing.However Ten Hag, who faced a possible axe during the international break, ultimately lines up his team, he will be desperate to get a positive result against the Bees.United have won two of their seven league games this season, scoring just five goals in the process, to leave them down in 14th place.An alternative choice could see Harry Amass called up from the academyCredit: GettyAntony could also be given a new lease of life in a radical new formationCredit: Getty More

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      Ex-Man Utd star Paul Pogba breaks silence on his future amid talk of Juventus exit after winning drug ban appeal

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      PAUL POGBA has broken his silence on his future after seeing his doping ban reduced. The Juventus star had been banned from football for four years after testing positive for banned substance DHEA in August 2023.Paul Pogba has opened up on his future after seeing his drug ban reducedCredit: GettyPogba hinted at his next possible clubCredit: APHowever, having always pleaded his innocence and appealing against the decision, earlier this month the 31-year-old saw that sentence reduced to 18 months.That which will see him able to return playing the beautiful game in March 2025.But Pogba’s future remains up in the air, with his club confirming they are in talks with his representatives over his exit from the Turin outfit by mutual agreement despite having a deal valid until 2026.This has seen him linked with a shock free transfer to Marseille, with former international team-mate Patrice Evra claiming he will contact sporting director Medhi Benatia to seal the deal.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLEvra had said: “He wants to play football, wherever it is, for example why not OM?’ Evra said. ‘I’m going to call Benatia and tell him that the door is open.”Despite this claim, Pogba has dismissed the defender’s comments but refused to rule out a future switch.He told L’Equipe: “I laugh because he’s Uncle Pat, he said it jokingly.”I’m still under contract so it’s not credible. The possibility of coming to play in Ligue 1? Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS’I’m at a club, I’m just thinking about coming back and getting out of this situation. “Of course, you never know what tomorrow will bring, so never say never.”Paul Pogba was brought back to Man Utd to HUMILIATE Sir Alex Ferguson – I told him not to return, says Patrice EvraAsked specifically about his reduced ban, the former Manchester United midfielder added: “I was really happy. “I hadn’t done anything, why would they give me four years? “I’ll be able to go back to doing what I love the most. “It’s like I’ve been given another chance. “I’ve been given back something that had been taken away from me. “It’s a new lease on life. READ MORE SUN STORIES”March is tomorrow, it’ll come quickly. “And it’s something I can’t wait to do.”What is DHEA?PAUL POGBA tested positive for elevated levels of DHEA, a hormone that naturally occurs in the adrenal gland, in August 2023.DHEA, or dehydroepiandrosterone, can be used to naturally boost testosterone production. It does not produce testosterone itself.It is on the world anti-doping banned substances list and carries a maximum of four years if the athlete took it deliberately to enhance their performance.DHEA can legally be sold over-the-counter in the US as a dietary product, known as prasterone.It is also taken as an anti-ageing therapy, and to treat depression and the symptoms of menopause, although there is little evidence to suggest it is effective, and it can cause serious side effects.In 2022, UFC fighter Bobby Green received a six-month ban after testing positive for a DHEA.Green said he had not realised that DHEA was banned after seeing a video on YouTube, and took the supplement after his wife bought it from a supermarket. More

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      Man Utd ‘target Bayern stars Leroy Sane, Leon Goretzka and Alphonso Davies in stunning triple January transfer swoop’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are targeting Bayern Munich stars Leroy Sane, Leon Goretzka and Alphonso Davies, according to reports.The Red Devils are aiming to strengthen their squad following a poor start to the season under Erik ten Hag.Flying winger Leroy Sane is on Man Utd’s radarCredit: GettyLeon Goretzka has largely been stuck on the bench for Bayern this seasonCredit: RexAlphonso Davies is on Man Utd’s radarCredit: GettyThe Dutchman, who coached Bayern’s reserves between 2013 and 2015, did business with his former club during the summer – sealing a £60million double swoop for Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui.And according to Sky Germany, Man Utd’s raid on the Bundesliga giants is far from over.They claim that the Red Devils are monitoring Sane, Goretzka and Davies’ situations heading into January and next summer.Having undergone groin surgery after Euro 2024, Sane has hardly featured for Bayern this season.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe former Manchester City winger, 28, has been limited to just 32 minutes of action in Vincent Kompany’s first six Bundesliga games in charge.Despite his lack of action this season, Sane’s stock remains high at Old Trafford, particularly due to his exploits with neighbours City between 2016 and 2020.Like Sane, Goretzka has also seen his game time limited under Kompany.The midfielder has played just one minute in the Bundesliga, with a further pair of substitute appearances in the Champions League.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTen Hag’s Man Utd signingsThe Dutchman has brought in 21 players since moving to Old Trafford in 20222022-23:Antony, (Ajax) £86mCasemiro, (Real Madrid) £70mLisandro Martinez, (Ajax) £46mTyrell Malacia, (Feyenoord) £13mChristian Eriksen, (Brentford) freeMartin Dubravka, (Newcastle) loanWout Weghorst, (Burnley) loanJack Butland, (Crystal Palace) loanMarcel Sabitzer, (Bayern Munich) loan2023-24:Rasmus Hojlund, (Atalanta) £72mMason Mount, (Chelsea) £60mAndre Onana, (Inter Milan) £47mSofyan Amrabat, (Fiorentina) loanAltay Bayindir, (Fenerbahce) £4.3mJonny Evans, (Leicester) freeSergio Reguilon, (Tottenham) loan2024-25:Leny Yoro, (Lille) £52mManuel Ugarte, (Paris Saint-Germain) £50mMatthijs de Ligt, (Bayern Munich) £45mJoshua Zirkee, (Bologna) £36.5mNoussair Mazraoui, (Bayern Munich) £12.8mGoretzka, 29, has won five Bundesliga titles and the Champions League since joining Bayern in 2018.It’s claimed that the experienced German international would like to stay and fight for his place at the Allianz Arena.A day in the life of workaholic Ten Hag revealed by ex-Man Utd coach who jokes ‘his wife is on verge of divorcing him’But should he remain out of favour with Kompany, he could consider a move elsewhere.Davies, meanwhile, has been a regular starter for Bayern this term.But with his contract set to expire in the summer, the 23-year-old is in control of his future.Man Utd would love to tempt the Canadian to Old Trafford on a free transfer.But Real Madrid are still thought to be favourites to secure Davies’ highly-coveted signature.De Ligt and Mazraoui joined United in the summer having both worked with Ten Hag at Ajax.The Red Devils boss has now spent over £200m reuniting with five of his ex-Ajax stars.In addition his two summer signings, he has also forked out to bring Antony, Andre Onana and Lisandro Martinez to Old Trafford.READ MORE SUN STORIESDe Ligt and Mazraoui weren’t the first players that Ten Hag has recruited from Bayern, either.In January 2023, United signed Marcel Sabitzer on loan from the Bundesliga giants, although he went on to sign for Borussia Dortmund the following summer. More

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      Man Utd ‘strike deal to send THREE stars to another of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s clubs THIS WEEK’ in rarely-seen move

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      SIR JIM RATCLIFFE has sent three Manchester United wonderkids to train with another Ineos club.The British billionaire acquired a 27.7 per cent stake in the Red Devils last December.Sir Jim Ratcliffe has sent three academy players to another club he runsCredit: AlamyHabeeb Ogunneye is one of those selected to goCredit: GettyDefender Jack Kingdon has gone after leading the Under-18s to glory last seasonCredit: AlamyEthan Williams got the nod after a fine season in front of goal last termCredit: GettyRatcliffe and his chiefs are now in charge of football operations at Old Trafford.Ad they have made the decision to send three highly-rated youngsters to Lausanne.The Ineos group also run the Swiss club.Habeeb Ogunneye, Jack Kingdon and Ethan Williams travelled there today and will be involved in first-team training sessions.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe rarely-seen move is a “reward” for the 18-year-old trio and will help their development, claim the Manchester Evening News.Ogunneye has been on the bench for seven Premier League games but is still waiting for his debut.The right-back has caught the eye for the Under-21s this term.Kingdon signed his first pro contract in the summer and has previously trained with United’s first-team.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe defender is captain of last season’s Under-18s Treble-winning side.And as for Williams, he scored 17 goals and grabbed nine assists for the young champions and he has also mixed with the senior squad before.What happened to these five forgotten Manchester United wonderkidsLausanne were acquired by Ratcliffe in 2017 and they currently sit tenth in the Swiss Super League.French side Nice are also in his football portfolio. Why NOBODY is the right man to replace Erik ten Hag at Man UtdSunSport’s DAVE KIDD says Erik ten Hag’s time at Man Utd is up… and explains what’s wrong with all the potential candidates to replace him.THIS is a mid-table squad at an underachieving club, with a lot of unwanted players on big money.And Ratcliffe is an instinctive cost-cutter who may not pay top dollar to the next manager.If this club wasn’t called ‘Manchester United’, it wouldn’t be an especially desirable job.The good news for United is that their new sporting director, Dan Ashworth, is a very decent judge of a manager.He has been instrumental in three previous managerial appointments — Gareth Southgate for England, Graham Potter for Brighton and Eddie Howe for Newcastle.None were wildly popular at the time, all were conspicuous successes.Interestingly, Ashworth’s No 1 choice for the Newcastle job was Unai Emery, who turned him down to stay at Villarreal but has since proved that judgment right by excelling at Aston Villa.Emery may well deliver the coup de grace to Ten Hag on Sunday — especially with Bruno Fernandes suspended and Kobbie Mainoo an injury doubt.And the Spaniard would be an excellent fit for United — yet there is next to no chance that he would abandon Villa’s Champions League campaign to take the Old Trafford job, not least because he isn’t a stark raving madman.Howe would be another good candidate to succeed Ten Hag but, although he has become frustrated on Tyneside, the Saudis would surely not allow Ratcliffe to poach Howe, as they reluctantly did with Ashworth.Potter is available but his Chelsea experience and lack of charisma would make him a tough sell.Which brings us to Southgate, who remains close with Ashworth and is an excellent man-manager who was seriously considered by United last spring.Yet, despite having led England to two of their three major finals, Southgate’s reputation for over-caution was only enhanced during the Euros.Mauricio Pochettino, passed over twice by United, is out of the equation having taken the United States job.Thomas Tuchel would be a popular and gettable option but, despite being a fine coach and a very engaging man, he is considered something of a loose cannon.Likewise, Roberto De Zerbi, now at Marseille after his brief Brighton stint sparkled then fizzled out.Kieran McKenna — a gifted former United coach who has won back-to-back promotions with Ipswich Town — is an intriguing candidate but the imminent vacancy may come a year or so too soon.Marco Silva, the extremely under-rated Fulham boss, has been on United’s radar and should not be discounted.Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim, last season’s ‘next big thing’, was passed over by West Ham as well as Liverpool this summer and is not an easy man to pin down.Zinedine Zidane, who has taken over from Alan Curbishley as a 20-1 shot for every Premier League job, is a ‘figurehead’ manager and not an Ashworth type.Ruud van Nistelrooy, the former United goal machine who joined Ten Hag’s coaching team in the summer is the bookies’ favourite. Simply because he’s in the building and he’s Dutch.So, yes, getting rid of Ten Hag is the easy part. More

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      Man Utd’s Alvaro Carreras buy-back clause revealed with Benfica worried about losing left-back

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      MANCHESTER UNITED inserted a £16MILLION buy-back clause into Alvaro Carreras’ permanent move to Benfica.And Benfica are worried that the Red Devils will activate it, according to reports.Manchester United may look to activate their buy-back clause for Alvaro CarrerasThe Red Devils sold the left-back to Portuguese club Benfica for £5million in MayUnited are reportedly considering making a huge transfer U-turn a mere FIVE MONTHS after sanctioning Carerras’ £5million move to the Portuguese giants.Given their struggles at left-back, United may well regret their decision to let him depart and could be tempted to trigger their buy-back clause.The 21-year-old left United without making a competitive appearance but has already established himself as a key player for his new club.Carreras has gone from strength to strength since moving to the Portuguese capital, making nine appearances in all competitions this season.READ MORE ON MAN UTDHe has started both of Benfica’s Champions League games, including their 4-0 demolition of Atletico Madrid, where he kept Argentine World Cup-winner Angel Correa and Frenchman Antonie Griezmann at bay.United will reportedly face competition for the left-back’s services from Barcelona, Real Madrid and Liverpool.But the Spaniard’s release clause for all other clubs, bar United, is set at around £41million, according to Portuguese outlet Record.Carreras spent the second half of last season with Benfica on loan, before making the move permanent in May.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe Red Devils signed Carerras from Madrid in September 2020, pipping both Barca and Manchester City to his services.He was named on the bench for several Premier League games under Erik ten Hag.Man United dressing room was BUGGED during match against Aston Villa in a shocking security breachThe full-back was highly-rated at the club, winning the Under-23s player of the season award in 2022.And United’s defensive injury crisis could see them move back in for Carreras.Ten Hag’s side have endured their worst ever Premier League start and left-back has been a problem position amid injuries to Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia. Natural right-back Diogo Dalot has started every game on the left-hand side of defence this term – but has endured some horror shows, particularly in United’s 3-0 pummelling by Spurs.Meanwhile, new full-back Noussair Mazraoui will be sidelined for a few weeks after undergoing a minor procedure after experiencing heart palpitations.The Red Devils have ONE full-back available for selection in Dalot, or may have to call up 17-year-old Harry Amass for his first Prem minutes.Harry Maguire has also been ruled out for a few weeks after pulling his calf against Aston Villa. More