Aston Villa and Man Utd are interested in Brais Mendez, according to a report.
The Spanish midfielder has enjoyed a few very good seasons with Real Sociedad, impressing with his versatility and overall play. Often deployed as an attacking midfielder, though he can also operate out wide and in a deeper role, Mendez contributed with eight goals and nine assists in 2023/24.
Some of Mendez's showings in the bygone campaign were reminiscent of Jude Bellingham, with the 27-year-old always getting involved in Real Sociedad's attacks and being capable of setting up teammates as well as finishing himself.
The good news for any suitors: Mendez won't cost anywhere near what Real Madrid had to shell out for the English superstar. Mendez is thought to have a €60 million release clause, but it is unlikely that Erreala will demand that much and it has also been reported that they won't stand in his way should a suitable offer arrive.
According to The Express, Aston Villa and Man Utd are interested in the 27-year-old, but the former may hold several key advantages over the Red Devils.
The above-mentioned report states that Villa have taken the first concrete step towards potentially recruiting Mendez by sending a formal enquiry to Real Sociedad.
Sporting director Monchi and coach Unai Emery have already been very busy in the transfer market and their activity shows no signs of slowing down ahead of the club's first season in the Champions League since the competition's rebrand in the early 1990s.