Manchester United are interested in a sensation from this start to the La Liga season, who has been compared to Red Devils defender Matthijs de Ligt.
A stalwart of Elche's defence since summer 2024 and his arrival from Sturm Graz, David Affengruber discovered La Liga with the Spanish side this season. A successful acclimatisation for the Austrian centre-back, who has played 14 matches, including 13 as a starter this season.
The 24-year-old player is posting very interesting statistics, being the fourth-best interceptor (23 balls recovered) and also the ninth player who succeeds with the most tackles in his defensive third with 21, in La Liga, according to Fbref data. He has thus greatly contributed to Elche's good start to the season, who are ninth.
Ruben Amorim wants to form an Affengruber-Yoro partnership
His performances have, in any case, just attracted the eye of a European heavyweight. Indeed, according to TEAMtalk, David Affengruber is considered as a target for the next summer transfer window for Manchester United. “His composure, aerial game and ability to play in midfield have earned him comparisons with the young Matthijs de Ligt,” the British outlet indicate.
The Red Devils thus want to recruit him next summer, whilst Ruben Amorim imagines him as Leny Yoro's ideal long-term partner. This would thus give the Scheibbs native time to complete a full La Liga season. It should be noted that Affengruber's contract ends in June 2027, but Elche have an option to extend it by one year. No doubt the Spanish club will activate it.
Juventus and Atletico Madrid also target David Affengruber
However, the side located in the Alicante province know that this will surely not be enough to retain their rock eternally, if he does not extend before the end of the season. Thus, they have already set his departure price at €30m (£25.5m). A significant amount for a player who is only valued at €7.5m (£6.5m) by Transfermarkt.
Competition could allow Elche to approach this sum. Indeed, in addition to Manchester United, who have observed David Affengruber several times this season, Juventus, Atletico Madrid and Sevilla are also interested in his profile.
This article was originally published on Top Mercato.
