Real Madrid youngster Alvaro Fernandez Carreras is on the brink of moving to Manchester United.
AS says the 17-year-old is excited by the project proposed to him by United chiefs.
Alvaro, who has featured at left-back for Real's Juvenil C team this season, reached the end of his contract at the Bernabeu on June 30.
A host of top European clubs, including Manchester City, have attempted to lure the highly-rated defender.
But United have won the race for the teenager's signature and he will become Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first summer signing.
Alvaro will predominantly play for the Red Devils' youth team but he has been told there may be first-team opportunities should any injuries arise to Luke Shaw or Brandon Williams.
