Overview
- Manchester United scouts have reported positively on VfB Stuttgart midfielder Chema Andres and added him to their wish list, according to TEAMtalk reports echoed by multiple outlets.
- Arsenal, Manchester City and Newcastle have also scouted the Spain Under-21 holding midfielder, creating Premier League competition ahead of the summer window.
- Real Madrid retain a reported £10m buy-back clause and are contemplating re-signing Andres, with suggestions any onward move could include another clause that limits long-term security for a buyer.
- Andres left Real Madrid for Stuttgart last summer for about £2m and has made 29 appearances with two goals and two assists while earning praise for ball-winning, tempo control and distribution.
- United are prioritising a defensive midfielder this summer with Casemiro set to depart and questions over Manuel Ugarte, making Madrid’s stance a key factor in any approach.