Girona left-back Miguel Gutierrez
Manchester United have been linked with making a move for Miguel Gutierrez (Image: Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
Manchester United are reported to have submitted an offer for Girona ace Miguel Gutierrez as Ruben Amorim looks to build his dream squad.
According to journalist S Montero (via TEAMTALK), United have sent a very lucrative proposal to the La Liga side as they push to sign Gutierrez. He has a reported £29m release clause in his contract.
The Spanish left-back had transferred to Girona in 2022 for around £4m. However, parent club Real Madrid still holds 50% of his economic rights. Los Blancos also have a buy-back clause in 2025 for Gutierrez where they could take him for just £8m.
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Journalist Rudy Galetti has also reported that Sir Jim Ratcliffe's club are in talks with Girona to sign their left-back for a lower fee than his release clause states. They have also apparently made certain to Gutierrez that he will be a regular starter with United.
The Spaniard has a current weekly wage of less than £10,000 a week and move to Old Trafford would guarantee a sharp increase in pay. Wages at United could be massively freed up if a player like Marcus Rashford, who has been linked with a departure, leaves the club.
Girona has reportedly given the green light on a move for the left-back. The finances involved are sure to take a substantial amount of time to figure out, especially with Madrid still being involved with Gutierrez.
It could get even more complicated, and maybe a little awkward, as United officials would have to converse with Manchester City's owners as they own a 47% stake in GIrona.
Signing a defender who can play in a left-wing-back position is essential for Amorim as Luke Shaw's injury woes are yet to slow down. Gutierrez is also used to playing with a three-back so would already understand the shape and dynamic of the squad.
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