Overview
- Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg says Affengruber is planning a move this summer, with Manchester United among several clubs that have scouted him.
- Earlier reports relayed by Estadio Deportivo say the defender prefers to remain in Spain, leaving uncertainty over a switch to the Premier League.
- Coverage differs on his contract and price, with some reports citing a final year and a fee near £17 million and others stating a 2027 deal and a €20 million valuation.
- United are exploring cost-effective cover on the left side of defence as Harry Maguire ages and Lisandro Martínez and Matthijs de Ligt deal with fitness issues.
- Affengruber, a 25-year-old left-footed centre-back developed at Red Bull Salzburg and Sturm Graz, has been a regular for Elche this season with about 35 appearances and interest from Atletico Madrid, Juventus, Milan and Sevilla also reported.