Report: Man United monitoring £22m-rated La Liga wide player ahead of January window

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·5 octobre 2025

Report: Man United monitoring £22m-rated La Liga wide player ahead of January window

Manchester United are monitoring the progress of Omar El Hilali from Espanyol, and they could make their move in January.

The 22-year-old has done quite well for the La Liga outfit, and he could be signed for a fee of just £22 million because of a release clause in his contract, as per Fichajes. He has attracted the attention of multiple clubs, and Manchester United could look to make an early move in order to beat the competition.

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Omar El Hilali could fancy the move

They are looking to sign the talented young right back, and they believe that he could compete with Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui for the starting spot.

The opportunity to move to Manchester United will be exciting for the young defender. It would be a huge step in his career, and he would get to test himself against world-class players in the Premier League. Regular football in England could help him improve further and fulfil his potential.

The reported asking price is quite reasonable for a player of his potential. The deal could prove to be a masterstroke in the long term. Manchester United are among the biggest clubs in the world, and El Hilali will be tempted to join them. They have the resources to get the deal across the line as well.

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Omar El Hilali of RCD Espanyol speaks to fans following a LaLiga match. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

It will be interesting to see if Manchester United follow up on their interest with an official proposal in January. They have started the season poorly, and they need quality players in January in order to bounce back strongly. A reliable fullback could make a big difference at both ends of the pitch.

Espanyol will not want to lose an important player like him in the middle of the season, but they are powerless to stop him from leaving because of the release clause in his contract. If Manchester United decide to pay up, they will be able to get the deal across the line.

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