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Man United Identify Elche’s David Affengruber as Long-Term Defensive Target at £26m

Club focus on midfield in January points to a summer 2026 timeline for any bid.

Overview

  • Multiple reports say United scouts have tracked Affengruber through several Elche matches and filed highly positive assessments.
  • Ruben Amorim is reported to view the 24-year-old Austrian as a future partner for Leny Yoro in his back-three setup.
  • Elche value the centre-back at around £26m (€30m), with a contract running to 2027 and an option for an additional year.
  • Juventus, Atlético Madrid and Sevilla are also credited with interest, increasing potential competition for a summer move.
  • Affengruber joined Elche from Sturm Graz in 2024, has been an ever-present starter this season, and was hailed by the club’s sporting director as a “silent leader.”