Manchester United are reportedly closing in on a move for Javi Guerra, the promising 22-year-old midfielder from Valencia CF, as they aim to rejuvenate their squad ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. According to updates from FootballTransfers and Sports Mole, the Red Devils are “very close” to securing the player’s signature. While Guerra’s current contract includes a €100 million release clause, the deal being negotiated is expected to fall significantly short of that amount due to Valencia’s financial difficulties.
Reports emerging on Monday suggest that Manchester United are accelerating talks and are near an agreement to bring Guerra to Old Trafford. FootballTransfers, quoting Italian outlet Calciomercato, claimed the Premier League side is eager to finalise the signing swiftly. Despite the high clause, insiders believe that a fee between €24 million and €30 million may be enough to tempt Valencia to part with their prized asset.
Guerra, a standout in La Liga with over 80 appearances, has earned a reputation as a consistent and energetic box-to-box midfielder. His tactical intelligence, defensive awareness, and ability to control the tempo from deep positions make him a valuable addition for United, especially under new boss Rúben Amorim, who is expected to revamp the midfield. The club views Guerra as a long-term investment in a more youthful and dynamic core.
The potential arrival of Guerra coincides with United’s broader rebuilding plans this summer. With Casemiro and Christian Eriksen’s futures uncertain, a transition to fresher legs seems inevitable. Guerra’s signing would be a clear step in that direction — aligning with a strategy that favors athleticism, versatility, and long-term potential.
Valencia have until recently maintained a firm stance that Guerra is not for sale. However, financial constraints appear to be forcing a shift in tone. Reports from The Peoples Person indicated that by May, Valencia had become more open to negotiations. Manchester United, alongside Arsenal, had been closely monitoring the situation, and clubs like AC Milan and Atlético Madrid were also rumored to be circling.
Despite the increasing rumors, neither Valencia nor Manchester United have released any official confirmation. At the time of writing, no formal bid has been announced, and negotiations — if they are happening — remain behind closed doors. Still, the general consensus in the media is that United are in the driver’s seat should a deal materialise.
Should this transfer go through, it would mark one of Manchester United’s first significant signings in the 2025 summer transfer window. Additional developments, including personal terms and medicals, are anticipated in the coming days. It’s also worth noting that the club’s pursuit of reinforcements doesn’t stop here — they are actively chasing Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo as well.
Beyond Guerra, United have already landed three new players this window: attacking midfielder Matheus Cunha from Wolves, left-back Diego León from Cerro Porteño, and emerging defender Enzo Kana-Biyik from Le Havre. The team begins pre-season action in Solna, Sweden, before heading to the U.S. for the Premier League Summer Series, with their campaign kicking off on August 17 at Old Trafford against Arsenal.
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