{"id":3575,"date":"2026-02-07T17:01:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T17:01:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.matteocoachperformance.it\/?p=3575"},"modified":"2026-02-07T17:01:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T17:01:51","slug":"manchester-united-make-sensational-manuel-locatelli-approach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.matteocoachperformance.it\/?p=3575","title":{"rendered":"Manchester United make sensational Manuel Locatelli approach"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Manuel Locatelli has emerged once again as a target for Manchester United, according to reports from England.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Manchester United have reportedly spoken to the Juventus captain\u2019s entourage, with a possible move being discussed for the summer.<\/p>\n

The English Premier League giants are likely to refresh their midfield again, and Casemiro\u2019s future is a big question at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n

However, Locatelli is the Juventus captain and is a key figure in Turin, so striking a deal would not be all that easy.<\/p>\n

Manuel Locatelli: Why Manchester United want Juventus captain<\/h2>\n

Manuel Locatelli is not a new name on the Manchester United wishlist.<\/p>\n

Locatelli was on the Red Devils radar back in 2021, when he impressed for Italy and helped them win the European Championships.<\/p>\n

Juventus ended up winning the race that year, signing him from Sassuolo.<\/p>\n

However, with Casemiro likely to leave Old Trafford this summer, the Red Devils are now looking for other options.<\/p>\n

According to The Touchline, United have already initiated initial contact with Locatelli\u2019s team, exploring his availability for a summer move.<\/p>\n

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He\u2019s one of the options to replace the departing Casemiro. pic.twitter.com\/c1b5ndK7ic<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 The Touchline | \ud835\udc13 (@TouchlineX) February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Looking at Locatelli\u2019s profile and stats, it\u2019s not surprising to see why United want him.<\/p>\n

He is one of only four midfielders in Europe\u2019s top five leagues to have logged at least 900 minutes in several key parameters.<\/p>\n

He has more than 75 passes per 90 minutes, over 85% accuracy, over 60% of duels won, and more than three interceptions per 90 minutes.<\/p>\n

\u201cManuel is a complete player,\u201d his agent, Stefano Castelnovo, said last year. \u201cIn addition to the dirty work he does, he can play both short and long.\u201d<\/p>\n

The likelihood of Juventus selling Manuel Locatelli<\/h2>\n

Manuel Locatelli is not only a top player in his prime, but as Juventus captain, he is a figurehead and ambassador for the club.<\/p>\n

However, his contract will be 18 months away from expiry in the summer. His deal runs out in 2028.<\/p>\n

Much depends on whether Juve can get him to extend his contract. If not, that opens the door for Manchester United.<\/p>\n

And in recent months, there have been some suggestions that all is not well between Locatelli and Luciano Spalletti.<\/p>\n

With that in mind, it remains to be seen what Juve decide to do in the coming months.<\/p>\n

In other news, Juventus have been handed a warning about Jeremie Boga, their new signing in attack.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n