Juventus are reportedly considering making a move for Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui, with the Old Lady bidding to sign the Morocco international before the transfer window closes for business.
Mazraoui made the move to Man United from Bayern Munich in the summer of 2024, and he was one of the club's most impressive performers during a difficult 2024-25 campaign.
The 27-year-old missed Man United's first three matches of the current season with a hamstring issue, but he was involved off the bench in Saturday's Premier League clash with Burnley.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus are keen on a move for Mazraoui, with the Italian giants looking to determine whether a deal is possible before the end of the transfer market.
Man United are likely to strongly resist a late departure for the versatile defender, but the fact that the Old Lady are being linked with a swoop suggests that they may have been give some encouragement.
Manchester United's Noussair Mazraoui on September 29, 2024
Juventus 'eyeing late move' for Man United's Mazraoui
Mazraoui is regarded as a vital player by Man United head coach Ruben Amorim due to his ability to operate across the back three and also in either wing-back position.
The Moroccan made 55 appearances for Bayern Munich ahead of his switch to Old Trafford, and he has now turned out for the Red Devils on 58 occasions in all competitions, providing three assists in the process.
Man United are well-stocked at the back, with Matthijs de Ligt, Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire, Ayden Heaven and Luke Shaw all options, while Lisandro Martinez is set to return from a serious knee injury before the end of the year.
That said, it would still be a huge surprise to see Mazraoui depart at this stage of the market.
Manchester United forward Rasmus Hojlund on July 19, 2025
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Rasmus Hojlund is now in Naples ahead of a move to Napoli, with the Denmark international's switch to the Italian champions set to be confirmed in the near future.
Antony and Tyrell Malacia are also set to move on before the end of the transfer window, but the club continue to have issues when it comes to shifting Jadon Sancho, with a proposed switch to Roma breaking down.
A goalkeeping departure is also possible, as Man United are looking to sign Royal Antwerp's Senne Lammens or Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez before the market closes for business.
Kobbie Mainoo has made a request to leave Old Trafford on loan, but it is highly unlikely that the midfielder will be on the move, particularly after Matheus Cunha and Mason Mount both picked up injuries against Burnley on Saturday.
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