Manchester United and Aston Villa are reportedly keen on signing Reinildo Mandava from La Liga club Atletico Madrid in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by The Sun, Manchester United and Aston Villa are interested in Reinildo Mandava. The 30-year-old full-back will enter the final year of his contract with La Liga club Atletico Madrid in the summer transfer window. The experienced defender might be available for around £8 million.
Reinildo Mandava at Atletico Madrid: The story so far
Reinildo Mandava has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Atletico Madrid from LOSC Lille in January 2022. The Mozambican international began his stint with Los Rojiblancos strongly, showing the potential to become one of the best full-backs in La Liga. However, fitness issues have plagued him since last season.
The 30-year-old missed the first half of the 2023/24 season due to a long-term knee injury. The experienced defender has not featured much since returning to action, managing only 773 minutes of game time across 15 appearances across all competitions, chipping in with one goal and one assist.
Meanwhile, Reinildo’s long-term future at Atletico Madrid is uncertain, and his adventure in La Liga might end in the summer transfer window as he will enter the final year of his contract with Los Rojiblancos on July 1. Such a situation has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs, including Manchester United and Aston Villa.
Premier League move on the horizon?
Manchester United’s interest in Reinildo Mandava is understandable. The left-back spot has been a cause for concern for the Red Devils this season, with Tyrell Malacia not playing a single game and Luke Shaw spending most of the 2023/24 campaign on the sidelines. So, they will delve into the market for a left-back, with the Atletico Madrid full-back emerging as a target.
As for Aston Villa, they will delve into the market for a left-back in the summer transfer window. Unai Emery wants an upgrade on Alex Moreno and Lucas Digne while selling one of the two full-backs. Several candidates, including Bradley Locko, have thus emerged on Aston Villa’s radar, with Reinildo’s name also featuring on the West Midlands club’s wishlist.
Meanwhile, the Atletico Madrid full-back will be available for a cut-price fee in the summer transfer window, with Los Rojiblancos demanding £8 million to sell him. So, a cost-effective move to the Premier League might be on the cards for the Mozambique international.
