Man United chase 22-year-old La Liga ace, Liverpool and Chelsea watching closely

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·31 May 2026

Man United chase 22-year-old La Liga ace, Liverpool and Chelsea watching closely

Manchester United are interested in signing the Atletico Madrid defender Marc Pubill.

According to a CaughtOffside report, the La Liga outfit is not interested in selling the defender, and his contract includes a massive €500 million release clause. Atletico Madrid is under no pressure to sanction his departure, and it remains to be seen whether Manchester United decide to test their resolve with an attractive offer.

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Man United could use Marc Pubill

Manchester United could use more quality in the defensive unit, and the 22-year-old would be a solid long-term investment. We can operate in central defence as well as at full-back. He could be the ideal utility man for Manchester United.

They need players like him, especially now that they are in the UEFA Champions League. They will need to rotate the team in order to keep the key players fresh and avoid injuries. Pubill can slot into multiple positions and help the team.

The 22-year-old defender is enjoying his football at Atletico Madrid and has no reason to leave. It is fair to assume that he is unlikely to force an exit from the Spanish club.

It seems unlikely that Manchester United will be able to get the deal done. Manchester United should look to move on to other targets if they are serious about improving the defensive unit. They should look to sign a quality left back and a central defender.

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Liverpool and Chelsea are keen on Pubill

Meanwhile, Liverpool and Chelsea are monitoring his situation. Atletico Madrid is looking to build a team capable of winning the league and pushing for the UEFA Champions League trophy. They cannot afford to sell tremendous young talents like Pubill.

Meanwhile, the interest from Liverpool is no surprise. Ibrahima Konate has decided to leave the club, and they will need to replace him. At Chelsea, he could be a quality alternative to players like Benoit Badiashile and Axel Disasi.

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