{"id":46004,"date":"2026-04-18T06:25:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T10:25:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/18\/man-united-chase-la-liga-star-ahead-of-potential-summer-transfer\/"},"modified":"2026-04-18T06:25:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T10:25:17","slug":"man-united-chase-la-liga-star-ahead-of-potential-summer-transfer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/18\/man-united-chase-la-liga-star-ahead-of-potential-summer-transfer\/","title":{"rendered":"Man United chase La Liga star ahead of potential summer transfer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/18\/man-united-chase-la-liga-star-ahead-of-potential-summer-transfer\/#Manchester_United_could_use_David_Alaba\" >Manchester United could use David Alaba<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/18\/man-united-chase-la-liga-star-ahead-of-potential-summer-transfer\/#Alaba_may_be_enthusiastic\" >Alaba may be enthusiastic<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Real Madrid defender David Alaba.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 33-year-old Austrian international is out of contract this summer and is likely to move on. According to a report from FussballDaten, Manchester United, along with several other clubs, are monitoring his situation.<\/p>\n<p><b>Want more catchoffside coverage? Add us <\/b><b><span draggable=\"true\">Google recommended sources<\/span><\/b><b>    Add trusted news to your favorites list.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manchester_United_could_use_David_Alaba\"><\/span>Manchester United could use David Alaba<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They not only need more experienced players, but also quality and depth in their defensive unit. The Real Madrid defender might not be a bad option. However, he has been plagued by ongoing injury issues and his availability could be a concern. There is no doubt that he has the experience and quality to play for Manchester United.<\/p>\n<p>He can play not only as a full-back but also as a central defender. His versatility would be a huge bonus for Manchester United. Signing his experience to someone for free might be a wise move. Apart from his qualities as a player, his winning experience and leadership skills could be invaluable to Manchester United&#8217;s dressing room. They are well placed to qualify for next season&#8217;s Champions League and will be fighting for the major trophy. They need more quality and experience in their team.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alaba_may_be_enthusiastic\"><\/span>Alaba may be enthusiastic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The opportunity to move to the Premier League could also be an exciting one for Real Madrid&#8217;s star player. This may be his last chance to compete at an elite club. Manchester United are one of the biggest clubs in the world and the opportunity to play in the Premier League would be difficult to turn down. It remains to be seen whether Manchester United will follow up their interest with a formal offer for the player.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Real Madrid defender David Alaba. The 33-year-old Austrian international is out of contract this summer and is likely to move on. According to a report from FussballDaten, Manchester United, along with several other clubs, are monitoring his situation. Want more catchoffside coverage? 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