Juventus require Champions League qualification to sign Man United midfielder

Reports in the UK and Italy continue to link Juventus with a potential summer transfer for Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte as the Bianconeri look to strengthen their options in the middle of the park. 

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Could Juventus move for Manchester United’s Ugarte?

According to reports from Corriere dello Sport and various others, Juventus are among the sides interested in a summer transfer for Uruguay international Ugarte, who is currently valued in the region of €40m.

The 24-year-old has struggled to live up to expectations since joining United from Paris Saint-Germain in a €50m deal in the summer of 2024. The Manchester Evening News suggests that it is time for United to ‘cut their losses’ with Ugarte, whose first-team opportunities have decreased during his second season at Old Trafford. 

Juventus could potentially be among the clubs that could offer Ugarte an escape route, but the interest from the Old Lady depends heavily on their qualification for next season’s Champions League. 

The Bianconeri will have an opportunity to move back within one point of the Serie A top four when they take on Genoa in Serie A on Easter Monday. Como, who currently occupy fourth place and had a three-point advantage over the Bianconeri at the start of the weekend, were held to a 0-0 draw against Udinese on Monday. 

Galatasaray, Newcastle United and Aston Villa have also been mentioned as potential destinations for Ugarte this summer.