Manchester United inserted a transfer clause in the contract of a Liverpool star who was recently sold for £75 million. While the specific details of the player and the clause are scarce, it’s clear that Manchester United is keen on keeping tabs on talented players, even if they can’t sign them initially.

In a similar instance, Manchester United inserted a £16.7 million buyback clause for Alvaro Fernandez Carreras when he moved to Benfica. This clause could potentially hinder Liverpool’s plans to sign the player in the future. If Liverpool were interested in signing Carreras, Manchester United would have the first option to re-sign him for the specified amount ¹.

Key Points About Transfer Clauses:

– Buyback Clauses: Allow the original club to re-sign a player for a predetermined fee, giving them control over the player’s future.

– Release Clauses: Specify the amount a player can be sold for, allowing them to leave the club if the clause is triggered.

– Strategic Use: Clubs use these clauses to manage player contracts, maintain squad stability, and potentially profit from future transfers.

Recent Examples of Transfer Clauses:

– Matheus Nunes: Manchester City included a buy-back option in his contract when he joined Wolverhampton Wanderers.

– Thiago Alcantara: Liverpool included a £22 million buy-back clause when he joined Bayern Munich.

– Alvaro Fernandez Carreras: Manchester United’s £16.7 million buyback clause in his contract could impact Liverpool’s transfer plans ¹ ².