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Manchester United are interested in signing Elche defender David Affengruber at the end of the season.
The 25-year-old has been outstanding for the Spanish club and reports from Estadio Deportivo suggest half of Europe is following him. It will be interesting to see if Manchester United take over their interest and make a formal offer to sign him.
Manchester United, also managed by Ruben Amorim, were also interested in Affengruber.
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Manchester United could use David Affengruber
They need more depth in their defensive unit and the 25-year-old would be a quality signing. He is still a relatively young player with a promising future and Manchester United could help him develop further.
The opportunity to play in the Premier League will be exciting for him. It would be a big step up in his career and he would be playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world.
Clubs like Atlético Madrid are also keeping an eye on his development. It remains to be seen where he will end up. He has shown his quality at Elche and now is the perfect time for him to move to a bigger club where he can fight for trophies.
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Manchester United need a player like Affengruber
Manchester United recently agreed a contract extension with Harry Maguire, but they need a long-term replacement to replace him. Players like Matthijs de Ligt are also struggling with injuries. Adding more depth to the defensive unit would be a wise decision.
The 25-year-old La Liga defender has the qualities to succeed in the Premier League and Affengruber could be a very useful signing for the Red Devils.
The player’s contract with the Spanish club runs until 2027, meaning Manchester United will have to pay €20 million to sign him. They have the resources to acquire him, and if he can adapt to English quickly, this deal could be a bargain.
