"Manchester United are keeping a close eye on Austrian centre-back David Affengruber, who has impressed this season with his performances for Elche in La Liga. However, while reports linking the 24-year-old to Old Trafford continue to circulate, sources inside the club insist that midfield reinforcements remain the club's main focus heading into the January transfer window, sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside. Affengruber has been one of the standout defenders in Spain this season."
"While Affengruber is viewed as a long-term investment, United are not expected to prioritise a move for the defender in the upcoming window, given their more pressing need for midfield reinforcement. The Red Devils' recruitment team has placed midfield reconstruction at the top of the club's transfer agenda. Sources indicate that Casemiro's declining form and fitness issues, coupled with his age and potential exit at the end of the season, have accelerated plans to bring in younger, more dynamic options."
Manchester United have monitored Austrian centre-back David Affengruber as a promising Elche performer in La Liga, with scouts attending multiple fixtures and internal reports positive. Elche have set an approximate €30 million price tag to deter January moves. United view Affengruber as a long-term investment but are prioritising midfield reinforcements in January, driven by concerns over Casemiro's declining form, fitness issues, age, and potential season-end exit. The recruitment team targets midfield reconstruction to add energy and defensive stability. Identified midfield targets include Angelo Stiller, Elliot Anderson, and Joao Gomes who fit a high-energy pressing system.
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