Real Madrid are close to finalising the signing of Alvaro Carreras, the 22-year-old left-back currently playing for SL Benfica.An agreement between the two clubs has been reached for the transfer,

It was only yesterday that Real Madrid lost to PSG in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final, but 24 hours later, they look close to making their fourth signing of

The two clubs began negotiating earlier in the summer but talks were postponed until after the Club World Cup as Benfica president Rui Costa refused to accept a lower offer from Madrid chief Florentino Perez for the 22-year-old full-back.

Real Madrid are about to make Benfica left-back Alvaro Carreras their fourth signing of the summer transfer window, and he is expected to become the club’s new starter in the position. If he does