Juventus to watch Manchester United midfielder during Allianz Stadium friendly
Reports in Italy claim that Juventus could target a move for Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte this summer, and that the Old Lady will watch the Uruguayan in action against Algeria in an international friendly at the Allianz Stadium on Tuesday evening.
Could Juventus make a summer move for United’s Ugarte?
According to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Ugarte is a midfielder that Juventus have followed for several years, dating back to his time with Sporting CP.
Monday’s report claims that the Bianconeri have since made several attempts to bring Ugarte to Turin, both during his time with Paris Saint-Germain and with Manchester United.
The interest remains, and La Gazzetta dello Sport suggests that Juventus could make a move for the Uruguay international this summer, particularly in the event that Teun Koopmeiners is let go at some stage during the summer transfer window.
Galatasaray are said to be interested in Koopmeiners, and are also potentially looking at Ugarte as a back-up option.
Juventus will also have an opportunity to watch Ugarte up close for themselves when he and his international teammates step out onto the Allianz Stadium pitch for a friendly against Algeria on Tuesday evening.
Bianconeri director Marco Ottolini is expected to attend and will be keeping a close eye on the 24-year-old, who cost Manchester United a fee of €50m two summers ago.