Manchester United’s left-back Alex Telles has caught the attention of Portuguese club Benfica, who are considering a potential deal to bring him to their squad. Telles, who spent the previous season on loan with Sevilla, had a successful stint in Spain, culminating in securing the Europa League title.

While Telles is set to return to Manchester United’s Carrington training ground in the upcoming weeks, it is widely anticipated that he will be departing once again during the summer transfer window. Manchester United aims to recoup some funds from his transfer. Follow your favourite Premier League team with attractive football betting odds from Nextbet. 

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had signed Telles from FC Porto in 2020 for a reported fee of approximately £15.4 million. Initially brought in to compete with Luke Shaw for the left-back position, Telles was unable to establish himself as a long-term first-choice player. In fact, during the previous summer, manager Erik ten Hag had directly replaced Telles with Tyrell Malacia, highlighting the club’s decision to pursue an alternative option.

Over the course of the season, Telles made 23 starts for Sevilla across various competitions, along with 15 appearances as a substitute. However, it seems unlikely that he will return to Sevilla for the upcoming season, with potential interest from Flamengo and Benfica emerging. Joining Benfica would allow Telles to continue his career in European football.

Benfica, according to reports from Torcedores, are keen on securing Telles on an initial one-year loan deal, with the intention of signing him permanently once his contract expires in 2024. However, Manchester United is reportedly opposed to this option as it would mean they receive no transfer fee for the player.

Negotiations between Benfica and Manchester United are expected to occur in the forthcoming weeks to determine the future of Alex Telles. Both clubs will undoubtedly seek an agreement that aligns with their respective objectives and financial considerations. Get the latest updates from the Premier League only on Nextbet Sports.