The Spaniard had a superb campaign with Girona in the Spanish top-flight last season as they finished third in the standings.

Real Madrid are now planning to trigger an option to re-sign him for £7 million, but they could then sell him for an instant profit.

United have already discussed terms with Los Blancos for the left-back and it is claimed that there is an agreement to sign him for £34m.

Gutierrez is an attacking left-back by trade. He managed 11 goal contributions last term and also impressed with his crossing.

He would be a quality competitor to Luke Shaw , who has spent much of his United career on the sidelined with numerous muscle issue.

Tyrell Malacia was brought in from Feyenoord to provide more depth, but the Dutchman has been out for the last year with a knee injury.

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