Manchester United agree personal terms with Spanish midfield star

When it comes to qualities, Javi Guerra ticks a lot of the boxes United desperately need. At just 22 years old, he’s already shown maturity beyond his years in La Liga. He doesn’t shy away from pressure, in fact, he thrives under it. The young Spaniard combines stamina, vision, and character with a rare ability to dictate tempo. He has a knack for stepping up in key moments, with a decent shot from distance and a sharp tactical mind that keeps him two steps ahead.

In the 2024/25 La Liga season, Guerra featured in 36 matches, contributing three goals and three assists. But perhaps more telling than stats is his work rate, averaging nearly seven ball recoveries per game. He’s a classic box-to-box midfielder in an era where such profiles are increasingly rare. He presses, he tracks back, he defends, but he also pauses, reads the game, and picks the right pass at the right time. Exactly the kind of engine room presence United have been missing.

A necessary signing

We simply can’t afford to pass up this opportunity, especially with Valencia’s ongoing financial struggles, striking a deal feels more than realistic. The fact that he hasn’t signed a renewal says a lot. If we move quickly, we can steal a march on AC Milan and the other clubs circling.

We love what Guerra brings to the table: energy, balance, and character in midfield. With Manuel Ugarte, Bruno Fernandes, and Guerra, we finally start to see a midfield with structure and purpose. It’s that sweet spot between technique and physicality that we’ve lacked for far too long. The Valencian could be the bridge we’ve been missing, the link between defence and attack. Enough with patchwork solutions. It’s time to act decisively. Talents like this don’t wait around. If we hesitate, we’ll only have ourselves to blame.