Benfica are being DIFFICULT in negotiations over Carreras

Alvaro Carreras to Real Madrid isn’t as close as it seems, with Final details between Benfica and Real yet to be sorted. The player has already given a green light for the move, with personal terms never an issue to begin with.

However, Benfica proofs hard to negotiate. The Portuguese side are reluctant to reduce their €50m asking fee for the player. Real Madrid for their part are pushing to bid down the initial €50m asking fee, to what they believe is a reasonable amount for both parties.

Benfica are forcing Carreras to travel for the the Club World Cup

As part of their negotiation tactics, the Portuguese outfit are forcing the player to travel with them for the CWC. They believe this will cause Real Madrid to hasting and panic, then pay according to their terms, reveals marca.

Additionally, the ‘special’ transfer window opened for clubs participating in the club World Cup closes in less than 48 hours. Benfica are set to embark on their trip to the United States later today, the source claims.

With such little time in their hands, the next few hours of today will be crucial. As earlier said, talks between Real Madrid and Benfica are in advance stages, just the final click lacking. It would surprise if a deal is stroked by the end of today.