Scouts from Manchester City have watched VfB Stuttgart's 20-year-old Spanish midfielder, Chema Andres, and provided very positive reports. Representatives from Arsenal, Man Utd, and Newcastle have also observed the player. A potential transfer is complicated by a buy-back clause held by his former club, Real Madrid. The clause is for £10 million and can be activated this summer. Real Madrid is contemplating bringing him back. Other sources suggest the Spanish club might permit him to move to another club on the condition that they retain a new buy-back option in the agreement. Andrés moved to Stuttgart from Real Madrid II in July 2025 for a fee reported to be €3 million and has a contract until 2030. The Spanish U21 international has scored one goal in 17 Bundesliga appearances this season. His current valuation by Transfermarkt is €15.00m.