The "Football Transfers" website reported that Manchester United has prioritized Real Sociedad's captain and forward, Mikel Oyarzabal, ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window. This decision follows several months of continuous monitoring, with sources inside the English club considering the interest to be serious.

Oyarzabal, who is 28 years old, has a contract with a release clause of 75 million euros. This is the amount Manchester United might need to provide if Real Sociedad refuses to negotiate for a lower price.

The Spanish international has been a key player for Real Sociedad for nearly a decade, consistently contributing to scoring goals and creating opportunities, and has emerged as one of the most reliable leaders in La Liga.

Oyarzabal is known for his tactical flexibility, as he can play as a left winger, a striker, or an attacking midfielder, making him an ideal addition to a team still looking to enhance balance and depth in their offensive line.

Oyarzabal's statistics this season:

La Liga: 17 matches - 6 goals - 3 assists.

Copa del Rey: 2 matches - 0 goals - 0 assists.

Total: 19 matches - 6 goals - 3 assists - 1,631 minutes played.

The sources clarified that the English club will not make any moves before the summer, having reduced spending in January following the departure of Ruben Amorim and the appointment of Michael Carrick as interim manager. The club aims to carefully assess the team before committing to significant expenditures.

The importance of Oyarzabal for United lies within a comprehensive rebuilding plan, with the expectation of appointing a permanent manager in the summer. Players capable of performing multiple roles at a high level are considered a primary priority for the club.

With potential competition from Spanish and English clubs, indications suggest that Manchester United is planning to make a significant offer to sign the player during the upcoming summer transfer window.