According to the journalist Rudy Galetti, manchester united They increasingly insist on signing Juventus defender Gleison Bremer during the summer transfer window.
The Red Devils are expected to invest in a standout centre-back this summer and Bremer is reported to be the top target on their radar. galetti He now claims that United's interest in Bremer is “increasingly insistent.”
Juventus are aware of the possibility of him leaving the club and have identified Atletico Madrid star Mario Hermoso as a possible replacement. The Spaniard could be available as a free agent and his contract expires on June 30.
Ideal signing
United look set to part ways with Raphael Varane when his contract expires this summer. They have the option of activating an extension clause for another year, but their injury concerns have dissuaded the hierarchy from doing so.
Bremer could be seen as Varane's successor for the Red Devils. The 27-year-old is a powerful centre-back with a presence at the back. He won 59% of his duels in Serie A this season with 4.1 clearances and 5.3 ball recoveries per start.
The former Torino player also impressed with his distribution and kept 14 clean sheets. With his age and experience, United could see him as an ideal signing to replace Varane. He is comfortable playing both center back positions.
Bremer currently has a £52m release clause in his contract which will come into effect in June next year, but it has been reported that Juventus I would be willing to accept a similar figure to sanction his departure this summer.
There is also talk that Mason Greenwood will move in the opposite direction in a most effective player deal to reduce the price. United could be more interested in such a deal so they can save funds for other key transfer targets.
United are already moving towards a summer deal and have been speaking with Bremer's entourage for some time.