Manchester City and Manchester United are monitoring Villarreal right-back Alex Freeman, with Tottenham also said to be interested in the United States international. The 22-year-old has established himself as Villarreal’s first-choice option on the right.
Manchester City and United interest
According to Football Insider, Manchester City and Manchester United are among the clubs tracking Alex Freeman closely. According to Football Insider, Manchester City are understood to view Alex Freeman as a potential long-term solution at right-back, while Manchester United have also sent scouts to watch him as they continue planning a defensive rebuild.
Tottenham in the race
Tottenham are in the race too, with Roberto De Zerbi assessing alternatives amid continued uncertainty around Pedro Porro’s future.
Freeman’s Villarreal progress
Alex Freeman joined Villarreal in January 2026 and has since developed into a regular starter in both La Liga and the Champions League.
International career and contract
Freeman made the United States squad for the 2026 World Cup and featured in all five matches. A related CaughtOffside report also states that United, Chelsea and City are all tracking Alex Freeman, while Villarreal remain in a strong position because he is contracted until 2032.
