Man United and Man City eye long-term right-back solution with World Cup star targeted

Manchester City and Manchester United are both monitoring Villarreal right-back Alex Freeman after the United States international’s rapid rise in Spain. The 22-year-old has established himself as Villarreal’s first-choice option on the right and built on that momentum with a strong 2026 World Cup under Mauricio Pochettino. His pace, athleticism and ability to play across the back line have now put him on the radar of several major Premier League clubs. Man United and Man City interested in Freeman According to Football Insider , Man City and Man United are among the clubs tracking Freeman closely.