Man Utd and Newcastle in Gabri Veiga transfer boost as Celta Vigo give up on trying to keep midfielder
CELTA VIGO will find it “impossible” to hold on to Manchester United and Newcastle target Gabri Veiga, reports suggest.
Veiga has shone bright this season in LaLiga as he has bagged nine goals and three assists in 29 appearances across all competitions.
The attacking midfielder has a contract with Celta until 2026 but club president Carlos Mourino confirmed that he won’t be able to keep him at the Balaidos this summer.
Mourino insists he wants hold on to the 20-year-old ace but his £35million release clause won’t allow him.
Some of Europe’s top hitters have already matched the Spain Under-21 international’s asking price and Celta won’t be able to counter them with a better offer.
Mourino said: “We want to keep Gabri Veiga but it will be impossible due to release clause.
“We know some bids he has, impossible to match”.
United and the Magpies are keeping tabs on Veiga ahead of the summer transfer window.
However, the Red Devils and Newcastle will face competition from Bundesliga clubs.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano also claims Real Madrid are eyeing the Spaniard.
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Veiga started out in Celta’s academy after a short stint at Santa Marina.
The playmaker earned his first senior call-up at the age of 18 years old and shared his time between the first team as well as the reserves.
However, Veiga has burst onto the scene this season and appears to be set for bigger things come June.