Manchester United are reportedly plotting to try and bring former Newcastle ace Mikel Merino back to England.
The 27-year-old midfielder spent time at St. John’s. James’ Park in the 2017/18 season after being loaned out by Borussia Dortmund.
Merino, who made 25 Premier League appearances and scored just one goal, did not get a permanent contract.
And at the end of that season he sold to Real Sociedad, and since then he has stayed in the Spanish national team.
Merino, who some enthusiastic Prem referees tried to convince to return to their shores, has become a key figure for LaLiga and helped them secure the Champions League last season.
The Spanish foreigner has been in surprising form this season, scoring six goals and providing five assists in 36 appearances in all competitions, prompting coach Imanol Alguacil to call him a “La Liga player” in September.
Now Spanish radio station COPE says “uncertainty surrounds” his long-term after negotiations over a contract extension broke an impasse.
His current contract expires in 2025 and this update states that he will be dedicated to his long-term career until he knows if they will return to Europe next season.
They currently sit sixth in the top flight and trail PSG 2-1 after squandering their Champions League round of 16 at home.
But even if they had a chance in the continent’s most important cup competition, their form has attracted many admirers.
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United have reportedly sent scouts to keep an eye on Merino while they make a summer move.
And Man City, Juventus and Atletico Madrid are also keeping an eye on him.
Merino has a release clause of £52 million, but the Society are aware that his value could fall, especially once he enters the final year of his contract.
And that could lead to him being able to be landed for much less at the end of the season if renewal talks don’t resume, and the Spaniards will have to retire and spend as much as possible rather than threaten to squander it with nothing next. year.
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