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Manchester United have reportedly stepped up their interest in Real Sociedad goalkeeper Alex Remiro and have even gone ahead to contact his agency, with Chelsea also circling around him.
A recent report covered by The Peoples Person revealed that Remiro – who has kept 23 clean sheets this season – is on United’s radar as a possible replacement for Andre Onana.
Onana arrived last summer from Inter Milan in a £47.2m transfer as a direct replacement for David de Gea, whose 12-year stay at the club was brought to an end by Erik ten Hag.
Despite showing glimpses of his brilliance, Onana has still endured a horrific debut season at United that has seen him concede 81 goals in 48 matches across all competitions.
He has made multiple high-profile errors, which have dearly cost United – especially in the Champions League before they were eliminated in the group stage.
It was relayed that within Old Trafford, doubts persist about the Cameroonian, hence the club’s links to the impressive Remiro.
Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo have given an update on the situation and have indicated that United Remiro’s great season in La Liga has not gone unnoticed. He has admirers at United and Chelsea specifically.
Both English giants “have asked” about the shot-stopper, who is understood to be protected by a hefty €70m release clause contained in his current terms.
MD state that the interest and enquiries from United and Chelsea have been transmitted from Remiro’s transfer agency to Real Sociedad.
Sociedad are now aware that the Red Devils and the Blues are keen on pouncing on their man but they remain relaxed about the issue because of two main reasons.
Firstly, the 29-year-old is very happy at Anoeta Stadium and is not baying for an exit this summer. Secondly, Sociedad would have the advantage in negotiations because of the release clause and the fact that the player’s contract is set to expire in 2027.
United should remain alive to Remiro’s situation and the threat posed by Chelsea if they do intend to lure him to England. Meanwhile, Ten Hag’s men return to action on Sunday when they face Arsenal in a high-stakes Premier League clash.
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