Man Utd closely monitoring Girona's Gutierrez but Madrid have final decision

Manchester United are looking to bolster their squad in the upcoming January transfer window and have one position in mind as the main one to strengthen. That position is left-back, which since Sergio Reguilon's loan spell at Old Trafford has ended, has left a vacancy in Ten Hag's defence.

According to reports in 'The Sun', the Red Devils have turned their attention to Miguel Gutierrez, left-back and one of the sensations of La Liga with Girona, as he is considered one of the most in-form full-backs in the competition this season.

The 22-year-old Spaniard is a regular in the starting eleven and was a key player in Michel's side's last 4-3 win over Atletico Madrid. The player has made 20 official appearances for the Catalan side this season, all as a starter, and has one goal and three assists to his name.

Miguel Gutierrez's contract with Girona runs out in 2027 but the Catalans could be persuaded to sell the player for a fee of around £22m. However, it is not as easy as it seems as the player is a product of Real Madrid's youth academy and the 'merengue' team still owns 50% of the player's rights and has a sell-on clause.  This could see Carlo Ancelotti's side bid for the left-back either for a future sale or for him to return to play for Real Madrid again after his departure to Girona in 2022.

 

January 4, 2024