Real Madrid will resume transfer activities in their involvement in the Club World Cup that is coming to an end, which will happen this week at a certain moment. At that time, they are expected to close the signing of Alvaro Carreras by Benfica, and this has now taken a step in the direction of a reality.
In the last 24 hours it has been reported that Real Madrid has resumed conversations with Benfica for Carreras, which is expected to cost € 50 million. It is almost certain that the former man in Manchester United will make the switch to the Santiago Bernabeu, and further developments has given a view.
In addition to negotiations for Carreras, Real Madrid and Benfica have been in conversation for another player: Rafael Obrador. And according to Diario AS, an agreement has been sealed between the two clubs.
Obrador, who was on loan at RC Deportivo last season, will move to Benfica as a replacement for Carreras, because he is also a left back. Real Madrid receives € 5 million as part of the scheme, and the report states that they will also retain a clause that will ensure that some control over his future is being held.
It is almost certain that Carreras will join Real Madrid, now that this deal will be completed with Obrador. Los Blancos tried to get a deal before the World Cup Club, but their appreciation and Benfica had a reported difference of € 8 million. As such, nothing is signed, but this secondary arrangement will help make the difference.
It will be interesting to see how Obrador can find it in Portugal. Real Madrid will certainly keep an eye on his progress, because there are opportunities for him to return to the club in the future.