Real Madrid squad targeted by Manchester United

Transfer planning at Old Trafford is an ongoing process.

Scouting networks across Europe are active throughout the season.

Several leagues produce players who eventually move to the Premier League.

Spain has been a favorite destination for scouts from England, especially due to the development systems of its largest clubs.

Some of the continent’s most promising young players emerge from academies there, often gaining attention long before they enter senior football.

That’s why officials from Manchester United have been seen at matches involving Real Madrid Castilla.

They are closely monitoring several prospects coming through the ranks at Real Madrid.

Reports from the Spanish outlet AS, as relayed by Sport Witness, indicate that United isn’t alone in its interest.

AFC Bournemouth and Brighton & Hove Albion also regularly send scouts to watch the reserve side play.

The academy of the Spanish giants continues to produce players at an impressive rate.

Several youngsters, including Thiago Pitarch, Cesar Palacios, and Manuel Angel, have already stepped up to the senior squad this year.

Within the club, the Real Madrid Castilla setup is considered a major source of talent and potential revenue.

The Madrid hierarchy views it as a financial goldmine.

In the past two decades, the Spanish club has generated about £413 million through the sale of academy graduates.

This figure continues to grow as more young players attract interest from clubs across Europe.

The report claims that up to 40 percent of the current Castilla squad could be sold if the club decides to cash in during the upcoming transfer window.

Scouts from across the continent have been watching closely.

Teams from Italy frequently attend matches to assess potential signings.

Clubs like Juventus, Fiorentina, and Girona are among those reportedly keeping an eye on the emerging talent.

One source mentioned to AS that representatives from around 10 Serie A clubs often watch Castilla play, highlighting the attention the team is receiving.

Real Madrid has developed a smart strategy for selling young players.

They often include buyback clauses or future profit percentages in deals.

A recent example is Nico Paz, who was sold to Como 1907 in 2024.

That deal reportedly included buyback options worth between £7.7 million and £8.6 million.

This allows the Spanish club to reclaim the player in the future if his development continues.

If those clauses are not exercised, Real Madrid can still benefit financially through a 50 percent share of any future transfer profit.

However, the report suggests that Premier League clubs, like Manchester United, may be less inclined to accept relatively low buyback clauses in negotiations for promising players.

English clubs generally prefer full control over the long-term future of their signings, which could complicate potential agreements.

Even so, Real Madrid is believed to be open to selling if the financial offer is strong enough, especially if it exceeds bids from clubs seeking favorable clause structures.

United already bought a youth team player from Madrid in the form of Alvaro Carreras who moved back to the Spanish outfit after his stint with Benfica.