Manchester United are keen to explore a move for Athletic Club sporting director Mikel Gonzalez, with the Basque outfit keen to keep hold of the transfer guru.
According to El Chiringuito TV, Manchester United have set their sights on Mikel Gonzalez to replace Dan Ashworth. The Athletic Club sporting director could be tempted by the prospect of working with a top club to further his career, although the Basque outfit are eager to keep hold of him.
Manchester United are still figuring out the right setup on and off the pitch. Since INEOS gained control of football operations, there have been some crude decisions. There have also been some indifferent calls along the way, especially in their bid to stabilise the backroom staff.
For instance, one of the biggest vacancies in football is currently at Old Trafford, as Manchester United are eager to bring in a replacement for Dan Ashworth. The decision to sack the sporting director baffled many supporters, given how the club engaged in protracted negotiations to sign him from Newcastle United.
Meanwhile, they have not made a concerted decision on Ashworth’s successor so far, with some names being bounced around in media reports. There are some notable links to names like Luis Campos, but Manchester United are also targeting other directors.
Paul Mitchell and Andrea Berta are also linked with Manchester United, and now Athletic Club’s sporting director, Mikel Gonzalez, is the latest to feature on their list. The 37-year-old transfer guru has been an expert operator in a confined market at San Mames, and he could be tempted to make a big switch to a club like Manchester United.
Manchester United linked with Mikel Gonzalez
Manchester United are now angling for a move for the 37-year-old transfer guru from Athletic Club, although the Basque outfit are eager to keep hold of him. Gonzalez has a contract until 2026, which does open the door for a potential move.
He has largely operated within the confines of the rules Atheltic Club have over player transfers. The Basque giants have a rule of only signing players from their region, which restricts exploring other players outside of the range. Hence, this could be a big opportunity for Gonzalez to explore a career away from San Mames and make the switch to a club like Manchester United.
