Manchester United closely monitoring Real Sociedad contract rebel Mikel Merino
Manchester United are tracking Real Sociedad and Spain star Mikel Merino (Picture: Getty)
Manchester United are one of a number of clubs keeping close tabs on Mikel Merino, with the Real Sociedad midfielder’s contract negotiations at an impasse.
The 27-year-old has established himself as one of the most sought-after midfielders in La Liga on the back of an underwhelming spell with Newcastle United and is now a regular in Luis de la Fuente’s Spain squads.
This season, Merino has racked up three goals and three assists in the Spanish top flight, with Sociedad sixth in the table, while also netting twice in the Champions League.
However, there is growing uncertainty over Merino’s future as the Spain international – capped 19 times by his country – enters into the final 18 months of his current deal in San Sebastian.
According to Spanish publication COPE, Merino’s talks over a possible renewal are at a ‘standstill’ and an agreement may depend on whether Sociedad secure European football for next season.
The company representing Merino are reluctant to make a decision until a European place is guaranteed – and even then, the player may opt against signing an extension given the interest he is attracting across the continent.
The report claims Manchester United, Manchester City, Juventus and Atletico Madrid are all tracking Merino and Sociedad have been well aware of their rival clubs’ presence in the stands at t...
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