Manchester United will reportedly look to sign 28-year-old Italian international Manuel Locatelli from Serie A club Juventus in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Italian outlet Calciomercato, Manuel Locatelli is the subject of interest from Manchester United. The Red Devils are keen on reinforcing their first-team squad by signing a defensive midfielder in the summer transfer window as they prepare for Casemiro’s departure. So, the 28-year-old Juventus mainstay has emerged as a target for them.
The latest report has revealed that the Lecco native may depart from the Allianz Stadium in the summer transfer window. Manchester United’s “executives” have set their sights on Locatelli, and they have “already attempted to bring him to the Premier League in recent seasons”.
How has Manuel Locatelli fared at Juventus so far?
Manuel Locatelli has made significant progress since joining Juventus from Sassuolo. While the former AC Milan midfielder has endured peaks and troughs throughout his spell with the Bianconeri, he has become a mainstay in the middle of the park for the Serie A giants.
The 28-year-old has made over 200 appearances thus far for the Serie A club while chipping in with seven goals and 16 assists. Meanwhile, Locatelli’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs. Manchester United will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window.
Premier League move on the horizon?
Manchester United’s interest in Manuel Locatelli is understandable. The Red Devils are scouring the market for a holding midfielder heading into the summer transfer window, as Casemiro will call time on his spell with the club after the 2025/26 season ends. Additionally, Manuel Ugarte has been dreadful since joining Manchester United from Paris Saint-Germain 18 months ago.
So, Manchester United must dip into the market for a holding midfielder, with Locatelli emerging as a viable target. The latest report has revealed that the former AC Milan midfielder may call time on his stint with Juventus in the summer transfer window.
Manchester United’s “executives” have set their sights on Locatelli, and they have “already attempted to bring him to the Premier League in recent seasons”. However, with other Premier League clubs also showing interest in the 28-year-old Italian international in recent months, it will be interesting to see what the future holds for him.
