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Manchester United<\/a> are keeping tabs on Elche\u2019s centre-back David Affengruber ahead of a potential move to Old Trafford next summer, as per Mundo Deportivo<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Since joining Elche on a free transfer<\/a> from five-time Austrian champions Sturm Graz in the summer of 2024, the centre-back has established himself as one of the standout defenders in LaLiga, with several top European clubs now showing interest.<\/p>\n Across the 2025\u201326 season, Affengruber has been named in the starting side in 30 league fixtures for the newly promoted club and has left a notable imprint on the group, guiding Eder Sarabia\u2019s men to some outstanding results, like the 2-2 draw against Real Madrid<\/a> and, most recently, netting the equaliser in the 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid.<\/p>\n In all competitions, the 6ft 1in centre-back has made 33 appearances, with his versatility also catching the eye, having alternated between central defence and midfield positions. His efficiency on the ball and ability to defend large spaces make him well-suited for the Premier League<\/a>, and it\u2019s no surprise interest is now growing from English clubs ahead of the summer.<\/p>\n One of the clubs showing interest in Affengruber is Man Utd, according to Mundo Deportivo,<\/em> which claims that the Red Devils are closely monitoring the 25-year-old ahead of a possible transfer to Old Trafford in the summer.<\/p>\n Despite his qualities, the 13-time Premier League winners could sign him at a bargain price, as the Spanish outlet adds that Elche have placed a valuation on their defensive talisman in the region of \u00a317m, with United now keen.<\/p>\n However, Michael Carrick\u2019s side face stern competition from Villarreal,\u00a0Sevilla, Betis and Atletico Madrid in the race to sign the one-cap Austrian international next summer, according to the report.<\/p>\n![\"Rememore](\"https:\/\/football-talk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/FootballTalk_New_Chapter-rememore.png\")
<\/a><\/div>\nAffengruber would thrive in English football<\/h2>\n
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