€25m star wanted as Pochettino's first Man Utd signing
Manchester United have reportedly joined the race to sign Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso amid significant competition from several top European clubs.
The Italy international has been a standout performer for Juventus for several seasons and he has been regularly linked with a Premier League switch in recent transfer windows, with Manchester City believed to have been close to an €80 million deal in January 2025.
However, he remains in Turin and a report from TuttoJuve states that his price tag has fallen to a measly €25m ahead of the upcoming January window.
Cambiaso, who has regularly been used as a wing-back during his time at Juventus, has made 10 appearances across all competitions so far this season, registering two assists, and he has reportedly emerged as a top target for Barcelona.
It’s understood that Hansi Flick’s side could include the out-of-favour Alejandro Balde in a swap deal offer for the 26-year-old, with a formal approach being prepared by the Spanish giants.
In addition, Liverpool and Man Utd have also expressed their interest in the Italy star, with the latter keen to sign him as competition for Luke Shaw at left-back.
Cambiaso’s Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) peaked at €42.7m before his proposed move to Man City fell through, but it has now dropped below €18m and it appears highly likely that he will leave Juventus next year in search of a new opportunity.
Man Utd to appoint Mauricio Pochettino as Michael Carrick replacement?
News of Man Utd’s interest in Cambiaso comes amid strong speculation that Mauricio Pochettino could be appointed as the club’s next permanent head coach if Michael Carrick is sacked.
With Man Utd currently 18th in the Premier League table, Carrick is expected to lose his job before the end of the November international break and Pochettino has reportedly emerged as the frontrunner to take over the reins at Old Trafford.
Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann were previously considered to be the two most likely candidates to replace Carrick as the Man Utd boss, but Pochettino could be set to leave his role with the United States of America national team in order to return to the Premier League.
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