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Manchester United<\/a> are keeping tabs on Stuttgart\u2019s defensive midfielder Chema Andres over a possible move to Old Trafford next summer, as per TEAMtalk<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Chema had a brief spell in Levante\u2019s academy before Real Madrid<\/a> signed him back in July 2018. The Valencia-born midfielder went on to make three appearances for the Spanish giants before departing the club in search of regular playing time.<\/p>\n Stuttgart secured his signature last season, and his signing has proven to be a shrewd piece of business, as the midfielder is not only a revelation in the Bundesliga but also good value for money amid interest in him.<\/p>\n The 20-year-old has since enjoyed plenty of game time in the Bundesliga, featuring in 29 games across all competitions, with his displays drawing comparisons to Rodri and Sergio Busquets.<\/p>\n While the under-21 international has scored two goals and provided two assists this season, it is his off-ball qualities that have caught the eye, particularly his interception ranking in the 99th percentile.<\/p>\n According to TEAMtalk<\/em>, Chema\u2019s debut campaign in Germany, where he\u2019s currently impressing, has piqued the interest of several Premier League<\/a> clubs, including Man Utd, who are looking to reinforce their midfield.<\/p>\n The report adds that the Red Devils have been conducting scouting missions on the defensive midfielder and have provided positive reports on their findings so far.<\/p>\n However, INEOS will face a tough battle to land the Spaniard, as TEAMtalk<\/em> claims Arsenal<\/a>, Manchester City<\/a> and Newcastle United<\/a> have also been keeping tabs on Chema ahead of a possible summer move.<\/p>\n Another major obstacle to signing the Spaniard is Madrid, who could exercise their \u00a310m buy-back option to sign the midfielder next summer, the report adds.<\/p>\n With Casemiro<\/a> set to depart at the end of the season as well as uncertainties regarding Ugarte\u2019s future at Old Trafford, a move for a new midfielder would be high on United\u2019s list, and Chema would be a good fit.<\/p>\n The 20-year-old\u2019s strength lies in his defensive displays, with his 62 duels won ranked at 59.6% by FOTMOB<\/a>. He has also made 23 interceptions and 22 tackles, ranking high in ball recoveries with 58 so far.<\/p>\n While United will need to fork out a fee well above Chema\u2019s \u00a313m Transfermarkt<\/a> valuation, they\u2019ll also hope that Madrid does not exercise their buy-back clause to sign him next summer.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Rememore](\"https:\/\/football-talk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/FootballTalk_New_Chapter-rememore.png\")
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