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A left winger signing is one Manchester United are expected to prioritise this summer.<\/p>\n
Moving on, Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford, and Alejandro Garnacho mean the Red Devils have no natural left wingers at the club.<\/p>\n
Missing such a profile is a real risk, and INEOS knows that all too well, which is why they are keen to address it.<\/p>\n
However, while that transfer need is obvious, some of the fantastic wingers linked with a move to Old Trafford are either available at a fortune or subject to intense competition.<\/p>\n
Therefore, INEOS needs to be wise about whom they target to land a good deal without overpaying.<\/p>\n
Consequently, one shrewd option could be a move for Ander Barrenetxea.<\/p>\n
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According to Marca, \u201cBoth Chelsea and Manchester United have closely monitored the Real Sociedad attacker\u2019s progress throughout the season.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese clubs have little hesitation in spending a significant amount of money, and Barrenetxea is a player who fits the bill for their new projects ahead of next season.\u201d<\/p>\n
To begin with, Barrenetxea is a versatile, 24-year-old right-footed Spanish winger who plies his trade for Real Sociedad.<\/p>\n
He primarily plays on the left wing, cutting inside, and is known for his technical dribbling, explosive acceleration, and high-energy pressing.<\/p>\n
Moreover, he is as natural a left winger as they come. While his numbers are not yet eye-catching, three goals and five assists in 29 La Liga games this season, watching him dazzle in 1v1 situations suggests it is only a matter of time before he starts posting serious numbers in front of goal.<\/p>\n
According to Transfermarkt, the Spaniard has a market value of \u20ac20.2 million (\u00a317m).<\/p>\n
Notably, he is also reported to have a \u20ac75 million (\u00a365m) release clause, though it is unrealistic for Sociedad to hold out for that figure.<\/p>\n
With Chelsea also interested, however, the Spanish club could still hold out for a decent offer, just not one as exorbitant as the fees being demanded for the likes of Yan Diomande or Ilman Ndiaye.<\/p>\n
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