On November 27th, we relayed news from Spain as several publications reported that Manchester United scout Toni Lima watched Inigo Vicente in action for Athletic Bilbao’s B team against Barakaldo.
There were reports from AS and El Desmarque and none of these outlets suggested whether the Red Devils would make an approach for the 20-year-old, either in January or at the end of the season.
Another Spanish website El Gol Digital has a report on the Spaniard, who can play as an attacking midfielder or second striker, and they once again relay the information mentioned in other reports.
In addition to this, they further go on to claim the possibility of the 20-time English champions making an approach for the player in the mid-season transfer window should not be excluded.
According to El Desmarque, Vicente’s current deal with the Basque club runs down in 2020 and he has an €8m release clause in his contract, a figure which should not be an issue for Manchester United, if they are serious about landing him in January.
El Gol call the player ‘one of the greatest talents’ in Athletic’s system, and they explain some had expected him to be in the first team squad, but the coaches thought the responsibility may be too much too soon.
