Manchester United have reportedly initiated the move to sign Alex Remiro, having contacted his agent to ask about the Spanish goalkeeper.
According to a report by Mundo Deportivo, as relayed by Sport Witness, Alex Remiro is the subject of interest from Manchester United. The Red Devils are surprisingly scouring the market for a goalkeeper heading into the summer transfer window. And they have contacted his agency to ask about the Spaniard, who has a release clause worth €70 million in his Real Sociedad deal.
Who is Alex Remiro?
Alex Remiro has been one of the best goalkeepers in La Liga since joining Real Sociedad from Athletic Club in July 2019 in a Bosman move. A native of Cascante, the 29-year-old graduated from the Athletic Club youth division but could not establish a foothold in the first-team squad at San Mames.
However, the Spanish goalkeeper has gone from strength to strength at Real Sociedad in the last half a decade. Remiro has been in contention to win the Zamora trophy this season, competing with Unai Simon for the honour. He has an excellent record of 20 clean sheets in 45 appearances thus far, conceding 40 goals.
Meanwhile, Remiro’s exploits for Real Sociedad have helped him break into the Spanish national team, making his international debut in March. In addition, his progress at the Reale Arena has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile outfits, including Manchester United.
Manchester United calling?
Manchester United’s interest in Alex Remiro is somewhat surprising. The Premier League outfit signed two goalkeepers last summer, with Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir arriving at Old Trafford, while David de Gea’s long spell ended. However, Bayindir has barely featured thus far this term, while Onana has been error-prone.
Nevertheless, Onana’s underlying numbers paint a promising picture for the Cameroonian international despite some howlers. So, it is not clear why Manchester United will look to sign a goalkeeper, especially someone who will cost around €70 million, instead of focusing those funds on more urgent issues. However, the Red Devils have contacted his agency to ask about Remiro.
Remiro’s agency contacted Real Sociedad, meaning a potential move is in motion. It will be interesting to see if Manchester United will cough up €70 million to secure Alex Remiro’s services in the summer transfer window.
