Man United Linked to Juventus Defender Gleison Bremer After Multiple Reports
The move would address United’s injury-hit defence and hinges on a reported £50m release clause and Juventus’ willingness to sell.
Overview
- Multiple outlets on Thursday reported Manchester United have identified Juventus centre-back Gleison Bremer as a summer target and that initial approaches to his representatives have been made.
- Juventus’ contract for Bremer is said to include a £50 million release clause that sources claim becomes active in a short window in early August.
- United’s interest is being driven by defensive fitness problems, including Matthijs de Ligt’s recent back surgery and Lisandro Martínez’s ongoing availability concerns, and by the extra games of Champions League football.
- Reports note competition from Liverpool and at least one Milan club and add that some transfer details — such as a planned July bid and a ‘must-buy’ label — come from single or limited sources and remain unconfirmed.
- Any sale will depend heavily on Juventus’ sporting and financial position, with failure to qualify for the Champions League likely to increase the chance Bremer seeks a move and prompt Juventus to consider offers.