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Manchester United are interested in signing the Elche defender, David Affengruber, at the end of the season.
The 25-year-old has been outstanding for the Spanish club, and a report from Estádio Deportivo claims that half of Europe is chasing the player. It will be interesting to see if Manchester United follow up on their interest with an official proposal to sign him.
Manchester United were keen on Affengruber under Ruben Amorim as well.
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Man United could use David Affengruber
They need more depth in the defensive unit, and the 25-year-old would be a quality signing. He is still a relatively young player with a bright future, and Manchester United could help him improve further.
The opportunity to play in the Premier League will be exciting for him. It would be a major step up in his career, and he would get to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world.
Clubs like Atletico Madrid are also monitoring his progress. It remains to be seen where he ends up. He has shown his quality at Elche, and this is the right time for him to move on to a bigger club where he can fight for trophies.
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Man United need someone like Affengruber
Manchester United recently agreed on a contract extension with Harry Maguire, but they need a long-term replacement for him. Players like Matthijs de Ligt have also struggled with injuries. Adding more depth to the defensive unit would be a wise decision.
The 25-year-old La Liga defender has the quality to succeed in the Premier League, and Affengruber could be a very useful acquisition for the Red Devils.
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