{"id":10078,"date":"2026-05-13T14:59:50","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T14:59:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news678.top\/?p=10078"},"modified":"2026-05-13T14:59:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T14:59:50","slug":"man-utd-and-chelsea-add-record-breaking-spain-international-to-summer-transfer-shortlists-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news678.top\/?p=10078","title":{"rendered":"Man Utd and Chelsea add record-breaking Spain international to summer transfer shortlists | Football"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ander\u00a0Barrenetxea is being \u2018closely monitored\u2019 by Manchester United and Chelsea (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Manchester United and Chelsea are weighing up moves for Real Sociedad star Ander\u00a0Barrenetxea\u00a0this summer, according to reports in Spain.<\/p>\n

Barrenetxea has established himself as a mainstay in Sociedad\u2019s first-team having risen through the academy ranks to make his senior debut as a 16-year-old back in 2018.<\/p>\n

In that time, Barrenetxea, now aged 24, has made a total of 233 appearances in all competitions while racking up 28 goals and 18 assists for his boyhood side.<\/p>\n

In only his second season with the first-team, the left winger played an integral role as Sociedad won the Copa del Rey \u2013 and he lifted the trophy again this term as Pellegrino Matarazzo\u2019s men defeated Atletico Madrid in a thrilling final.<\/p>\n

It was Barrenetxea\u2019s stunning header that opened the scoring just 14 seconds into last month\u2019s showpiece, the fastest-ever goal in a Copa del Rey final, with Sociedad eventually prevailing via a nerve-jangling penalty shootout.<\/p>\n

Barrenetxea\u2019s outstanding displays earned him a first Spain call-up back in March and there are calls for the attacker to be included in Luis de la Fuente\u2019s World Cup squad this summer, a scenario not many would have envisaged at the start of the season.<\/p>\n

According to Spanish newspaper Marca, Barrenetxea\u2019s form \u2018has not gone unnoticed\u2019 and his high level of performance has \u2018left its mark\u2019 on the transfer market.<\/p>\n

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Barrenetxea is enjoying an excellent season with Real Sociedad (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The forward opened the scoring after only 14 seconds in last month\u2019s Copa del Rey final (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It\u2019s claimed Manchester United and Chelsea have added the diminutive forward to their shortlists of potential signings for the summer \u2013 and both have been \u2018closely monitoring\u2019 his progress throughout the campaign.<\/p>\n

The report adds that Barrenetxea is viewed as a profile who would \u2018fit the bill\u2019 for the projects at Old Trafford and Stamford Bridge, with the two English giants eager to bolster their squads in preparation for the new season.<\/p>\n

Alexander Isak, Mikel Merino and Martin Zubimendi have all departed Sociedad for substantial fees in recent years and there is a feeling that Barrenetxea could be the next player to move on to bigger and better things.<\/p>\n

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The winger made his senior Spain debut against Egypt in March (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Ander Barrenetxea with his certificate for the fastest goal scored in a Copa del Rey final \ud83d\ude4cIt took just 14 seconds for Ander to head @RealSociedad<\/a> into the lead as they went on to beat Atl\u00e9tico Madrid on penalties \ud83c\udfc6 pic.twitter.com\/3v0nRBSEvg<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Guinness World Records (@GWR) May 12, 2026<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n

The Spaniard\u2019s current contract in San Sebastian runs through to June 2030.<\/p>\n

Earlier this week, Barrenetxea was officially recognised by Guinness World Records for the lightning-fast goal he scored against Ateltico Madrid in the 2026 Copa del Rey final. <\/p>\n

The Spain international proudly posed for a picture holding the framed certificate, along with the rest of his Sociedad team-mates.<\/p>\n

Sociedad currently sit eighth in La Liga with three games remaining of their campaign, starting with a trip to Girona on Thursday night.<\/p>\n

Matarazzo\u2019s men follow that up with a clash at home to Valencia beforewinding up the season away at struggling Espanyol.<\/p>\n

The club\u2019s Copa del Rey triumph over Atleti last month guaranteed Europa League qualification with seven games to spare.<\/p>\n

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