Could Manchester United finally find a good left-back after a long time of looking for one? According to Football365, the Red Devils are getting closer to signing Girona's Miguel Gutierrez. Could this young superstar help United's defense get back on track?
Who is Miguel Gutierrez?
Miguel Gutierrez, a 23-year-old Spanish Left Back, has made a big difference at Girona since he arrived from Real Madrid in 2022. Gutierrez came up through Los Blancos' esteemed academy but didn't get many chances to play for the first team. He moved to Girona in 2022, which was a brave choice. He had ten assists last season alone. He quickly became an important player there.
The Financial Aspects of the Transfer
Gutierrez's contract with former club Real Madrid has a 50% sell-on clause. While this may have pushed Girona to demand a greater sum, According to Yahoo Sports they are willing to deal below the €35 million release clause. Manchester United's talks with Girona have been reported to be going well, with both sides expressing a desire to reach an agreement.
Manchester United wants to make this move happen quickly. Since their present left backs are all struggling with injuries—most notably Luke Shaw—bringing in Gutierrez could help right away and keep things stable. His salary at Girona isn't very high right now, which could make it easier to negotiate a better deal at Old Trafford.
Gutierrez could bring much-needed balance to United's back line if the deal goes through. His ability to switch between attack and defence would give Amorim a lot of tactical flexibility. More importantly, his consistent fitness makes him a safe choice in a situation where United has been facing problems since quite a long time.