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title: "Man United already scouting La Liga man ahead of summer transfer window – Report"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/man-united-already-scouting-la-liga-man-ahead-of-summer-transfer-window-report/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Luke Randall"
section: "La Liga News"
published: "2018-02-27T02:10:39Z"
modified: "2018-02-27T02:10:39Z"
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# Man United already scouting La Liga man ahead of summer transfer window – Report

**Manchester United fans here in the Tavern are delighted after Super Sunday’s 2-1 win over Chelsea, as they made huge strides in securing a top-four place.**

The Red Devils brushed aside any cobwebs from midweek’s 0-0 draw against Sevilla in yesterday’s encounter, as Jose Mourinho’s men came from a goal down to inflict a 2-1 defeat on Chelsea. Therefore, with a Champions League spot now looking more likely for the Manchester club, it’s caused for United to look towards the summer transfer window. Indeed, [according to reports in the Mail Online, Manchester United are monitoring Real Sociedad defender Alvaro Odriozola as they weigh up a summer move.](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5435905/Man-United-monitoring-Real-Sociedad-right-Odriozola.html)

The Spanish club are [believed to value the defender at £18 million](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5435905/Man-United-monitoring-Real-Sociedad-right-Odriozola.html), a price that doesn’t seem too unreasonable when you consider the inflation rate in football nowadays. But, there is competition for the Red Devils in their pursuit of the Spaniard, as [Barcelona and Real Madrid](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5435905/Man-United-monitoring-Real-Sociedad-right-Odriozola.html) have been keeping a watchful eye on the progression of the starlet over the past year.

United [sent a scout out](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5435905/Man-United-monitoring-Real-Sociedad-right-Odriozola.html) to watch the youngster perform for Sociedad against Red Bull Salzburg in the Europa League last Thursday, but having scored in the first-leg he wasn’t able to help his side avoid a 4-3 aggregate defeat. Still, the 22-year-old has been capped twice by the Spanish national side, something that highlights the quality that the right-back already possesses.

And, with Mourinho seeking defensive reinforcements in the summer transfer window, recruiting the Sociedad defender could finally see a replacement brought in for the ineffective Matteo Darmian.

**Landlord’s Verdict:**

The Spaniard looks to be an exciting prospect with lots of progression still to be had, but would most definitely be a handy addition to a United side that’s struggling for quality cover at right-back. Although, the attention that’s filtering in from Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona may prove dangerous, as a move to one of the biggest clubs in his home country could be a too bigger opportunity to turn down.

**Man United fans… Thoughts on the news? Let us know down below!!!**