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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 49542, member: 636"] Real Madrid hit a brick wall trying to sign Benfica defender Alvaro Carreras this summer. The Spanish giants shook hands with the player on personal terms months ago. Benfica demands 50 million euros for their star left-back through his release clause. Real Madrid bosses think that price tag is completely crazy for the Portuguese defender. Spanish newspaper Marca reports the deal looks dead for this transfer window. Real Madrid refuses to pay the massive fee Benfica wants for Carreras. Club officials hope to talk Benfica down to a much lower price tag. Portuguese giants have shown zero interest in reducing their asking price for the defender. Real Madrid finds itself stuck between wanting the player and refusing to overpay. Transfer talks have stalled completely between both European clubs. Fran Garcia has impressed Real Madrid coaches during the Club World Cup matches. The Spanish defender earned his starting spot under manager Xabi Alonso through consistent performances. Garcia benefits from Ferland Mendy missing games because of ongoing fitness problems. His strong form might convince Real Madrid to stick with him next season. Garcia could block any move for Carreras if he keeps playing this well. Real Madrid may abandon their pursuit of the Benfica star completely. The club wants to avoid setting dangerous precedents with inflated transfer fees. Garcia offers them a cheaper solution at left-back for the upcoming campaign. Benfica holds all the cards with Carreras under contract until 2027. Real Madrid must decide whether to pay up or walk away from the deal. [/QUOTE]

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