Manchester United have stepped up their approach for a Brazilian international ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window, according to reports.
The Red Devils are set for their first transfer window since Sir Jim Ratcliffe‘s part takeover of the club was officially ratified, with the billionaire overseeing United’s football operations.
After a period of malaise in Erik ten Hag’s second season at the helm at Old Trafford, there is great anticipation over how the club will look to strengthen during the off-season to bounce back and mount a more concerted challenge at the top.
As such, the Red Devils have been linked with a number of transfer targets ahead of the market’s opening.
One of those is a Brazil international who has drawn widespread praise and admiration from some of United’s Premier League rivals – but reports claim the club has looked to steal a march on their opponents.
Erik ten Hag’s side could see plenty of change in the off-season after a below-par campaign
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is lining up a Brazil star as his first acquisition at Manchester United according to reports
The Brazilian has won four caps for their country and went to the Qatar World Cup in 2022
Calciomercato claims that United have ‘intensified contacts’ with Juventus star Gleison Bremer, hoping to jump to the front of the queue ahead of the summer.
Bremer made the controversial switch from Torino to cross-town rivals Juventus in summer 2022, and his since gone on to be a key part of Massmiliano Allegri’s resurgence at the Old Lady.
He has featured for the Bianconeri 72 times in that period, with Juventus currently third in the league, two points off AC Milan in second but a whopping 17 short of first-placed Inter Milan
The player’s emergence in Turin saw him linked with a move to Tottenham last summer, while the Express reports Arsenal and Chelsea were monitoring him back in 2022.
A powerful centre back, it is thought that he could make an ideal replacement should Harry Maguire depart this summer, with his future unclear.
Maguire had been close to a move to West Ham last summer, and that interest is still thought to remain from the east London club.
Reports suggest there is a release clause in the Brazilian’s contract in Turin, though the exact amount varies.
Suggestions are that any club looking to prise him away from the Serie A giants would have to part with a fee of £43million-£58m.
Gleison Bremer has won plaudits for his performances at Juventus since signing in 2022
He was part of the Brazil side that beat England 1-0 at the weekend, coming off the bench late on
Hefty though that fee might be, it would still likely be more kind on the wallet than a deal for United target Jarrad Branthwaite, with Everton set to hold for a sum in excess of £60m.
Bremer was part of the Brazil side that beat England 1-0 at Wembley on Saturday night, coming off the bench to replace Wendell late in the game and make sure of the win.
Wonderkid Endrick came off the bench to score the winner in the 80th minute, his first goal in just three appearances for the Selecao, ahead of his summer move to Real Madrid for £52m.
Bremer has four games for Brazil to his name, the 27-year-old making his debut in 2022 before going to the World Cup with his country.
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