“Juventus keeping an eye on Manuel Ugarte during friendly in Turin.”

Juventus is set to keep a close eye on Manuel Ugarte, the midfielder from Manchester United who has struggled to make an impact at Old Trafford. The Allianz Stadium in Turin will be the venue where the Uruguayan player will have the chance to showcase his talent, while the Italian team closely monitors his performances.

The 25-year-old player, who currently represents the Uruguayan national team, was on the pitch last Friday, participating in a friendly match against England at Wembley, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Ugarte played for 87 minutes before being substituted by Brian Rodriguez. Now, the focus turns to the next challenge, where Uruguay will face Algeria also at the Allianz Stadium.

According to reports from the newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus officials will be in the stands, ready to assess potential targets for the upcoming transfer market. Marco Ottolini, Juventus’ sporting director, is particularly interested in Ugarte, who could be available for a transfer this summer.

Ugarte made a name for himself while playing for Sporting Clube, which earned him a €60 million contract with Paris Saint-Germain. However, his time in the French capital was not the most memorable, leading to a new move to Manchester United for €50 million. Despite reuniting with his former coach, Ruben Amorim, the Uruguayan midfielder has struggled to find his best form in England.

Currently, Ugarte finds himself relegated to a substitute role, behind Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo, who have established themselves as undisputed starters in the team managed by Michael Carrick. With his position becoming increasingly uncertain, the possibility of leaving United next summer seems to be a viable option, especially since the club’s management would not oppose selling one of their players who have not met expectations, provided a fair transfer fee is offered.

However, the big question is whether Juventus should take the risk of signing Ugarte after two disappointing stints at major European clubs. In the past, the Uruguayan showed he could be a solid defensive midfielder, capable of regaining possession and initiating plays. With his youth—he will turn 25 next month—there is still room for a potential revival in his career, but Juventus needs to carefully assess whether the investment is worthwhile, given his recent performance.

Football fans cannot miss following this story, as Ugarte’s future may be decided in the coming weeks, and Juventus is keeping an eye on the possibility of bringing in new talent to strengthen their ranks. Stay tuned for the latest news and rumors from the sports world, with daily and free updates.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.