Manchester United have been trying all summer to sell stars such as Antony and Jadon Sancho to raise funds for future incomings.Up to this point, they have struggled to close any deals for their own

Alongside a strong central defender — Antonio Rudiger or Eder Militao — and the pace of Raul Asencio on the opposite side of the back three, Trent Alexander-Arnold would be able to push on down the right, while Vinicius Jr and Mbappe could drift towards the left flank to combine.

The deal is nearly complete, and only final details remain before Álvaro Carreras once again wears the white shirt—this time with the maturity and quality needed to shine at one of the most demanding clubs in world football.