Oihan Sancet Transfer from Athletic Club to Manchester United
Team Talk reports on Manchester United's intent to activate the release clause for Oihan Sancet in the upcoming transfer window. Manchester United have contacted Athletic Club to inform them of their plans to meet the exit clause in Oihan Sancet's contract this summer. United have launched a firm bid to sign Sancet as a replacement for Bruno Fernandes. The midfielder is seen as a concrete target to bolster their midfield. Sancet's contract runs until 2032, but Manchester United are ready to trigger the release clause set at €80m (£67.4m, $89.5m).
Team Talk reports on Manchester United's interest in signing Oihan Sancet from Athletic Bilbao as a potential replacement for Bruno Fernandes. Manchester United are interested in signing Oihan Sancet from Athletic Bilbao as a potential replacement for Bruno Fernandes. Man Utd manager Ruben Amorim is reportedly a huge admirer of Sancet, with the club closely monitoring him. There is a release clause of €80 million (£67.3 million, $89.5 million) in Sancet's contract this summer. The pursuit is likely to intensify if Fernandes departs this summer or during the 2026 January transfer window.
Manchester United are interested in signing Oihan Sancet. Reports in Spain claimed that Man Utd are keen on a deal for Sancet in the summer of 2025. The club is preparing a significant offensive, but there is no immediate plan to make a bid. Athletic Bilbao is concerned about losing one of their best players and cannot match the financial terms that Man Utd will offer. Sancet has been watched by a number of clubs and Man Utd will face stiff competition to secure his services.
Manchester United are also interested in signing Oihan Sancet, with their new manager Ruben Amorim eager to make him one of his first new signings at Old Trafford.
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