A possible £8. 6m permanent move has been discussed in the Portuguese media, and some other loan deal is also being discussed.
Manchester United left-back Alvaro Fernandez will return from a loan spell at Granada and join Benfica, according to the PA news agency.
Donny van de Beek and Jadon Sancho have already left Erik ten Hag’s side this month to join Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund respectively on loan for the rest of the season.
Hannibal Mejbri is expected to sign for Sevilla on loan with a view to buying him after also attracting interest from Everton and Joe Hugill has signed outsider Burton for the remainder of the season after extending his contract with United.
Facundo Pellistri and Dan Gore are others attracting interest, while left-back Fernandez appears to be heading to Portuguese giants Benfica.
The 20-year-old Spaniard joined Real Madrid in 2020 and is yet to feature in United’s first team, having spent last season on loan at Preston before joining Granada this season.
The procedure to remove Fernandez from the LaLiga squad ahead of his long-awaited move to Benfica has already begun, although the deal has not yet been closed.
A permanent transfer of €10 million (£8. 6 million) has been discussed in the Portuguese media and a loan with clauses has also been discussed.