Overview
- Reports in Spain say Chelsea and Manchester United have placed Real Sociedad winger Ander Barrenetxea on summer shortlists.
- AS reports United have tracked him all season to address a left-wing need at Old Trafford.
- Real Sociedad view him as a starter and are reluctant to sell, so any move would likely require a substantial bid.
- The 24-year-old boosted his profile with the fastest Copa del Rey final goal and a call into Spain’s preliminary World Cup list.
- Recent big English sales by Sociedad, including Alexander Isak, Mikel Merino and Martin Zubimendi, give the club leverage that could push the price higher.