Reports from both the United Kingdom and Italy suggest that Juventus is eyeing Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte for a potential summer transfer. The Bianconeri are reportedly looking to strengthen their options in the middle of the park.
Juventus is among several clubs reportedly interested in acquiring the Uruguay international, with Ugarte currently valued at approximately €40 million. The 24-year-old has struggled to meet expectations since his €50 million transfer to Manchester United from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2024. His opportunities in the first team have noticeably decreased during his second season at Old Trafford, leading to suggestions that Manchester United might consider offloading him to mitigate their initial investment.
While the Turin-based club could offer Ugarte a potential escape route, their concrete interest is heavily contingent on their successful qualification for next season’s Champions League. Juventus has a valuable opportunity to close the gap to Serie A’s top four to just one point when they face Genoa on Easter Monday. This chance arises after Como, who currently occupy fourth place and held a three-point advantage over the Bianconeri at the start of the weekend, drew 0-0 against Udinese earlier on Monday.
Other clubs, including Galatasaray, Newcastle United, and Aston Villa, have also been mentioned as potential destinations for Ugarte this summer.
