Tom Hopkinson of the Sunday People (h/t the Sunday Mirror) has reported the Red Devils have been watching the 18-year-old sensation, who has starred in the academy and with Barcelona B.
In the piece it’s suggested the Blaugrana are keen to secure the future of Alena, with a new four-year deal on the table. Any new terms would include a buyout clause amounting to a whopping £43 million.
Here is a look at why there is so much excitement surrounding the youngster, who has been tipped as the “new Andres Iniesta,” according to Hopkinson:
As you’d expect of a young player that’s had his skills crafted by La Masia, Alena is a wonderful technician and possesses a thorough appreciation of the game.