"Michael Carrick is plotting reinforcements as he prepares to be installed as permanent manager after securing the club's return to the Champions League for next season. But Manchester United will face stern opposition in their attempts to land a lesser-known target, who is already attracting interest from some of Europe's elite clubs."
"According to Estadio Deportivo, United have joined a host of Spanish clubs including Atletico Madrid, Real Betis, Sevilla and Villarreal in the current hunt for Affengruber. The 27-year-old's departure from the Estadio Martinez Valero this summer appears increasingly likely with just 12 months remaining on his existing contract with Elche."
"But it is claimed that Affengruber is more likely to be drawn to clubs competing for the Champions League, which would currently put United and Atletico in pole positions. A near ever-present for Los Franjiverdes, the right-footed centre-back's release clause could be as low as 20 million due to a clause which takes effect from 1 July."
Manchester United, under newly-appointed permanent manager Michael Carrick, is pursuing David Affengruber, a 27-year-old Austrian centre-back from Elche, as part of their summer transfer strategy. Affengruber has attracted attention from several top European clubs including Atletico Madrid, Real Betis, Sevilla, and Villarreal. With only 12 months remaining on his Elche contract, his release clause could be as low as 20 million euros following a clause effective from July 1st. While Affengruber reportedly prefers remaining in La Liga, United and Atletico Madrid are considered frontrunners due to their Champions League status. The defender has become a regular starter for Elche and earned his first Austria international cap.
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